Queenstown Trail Anticlockwise, Otago, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Queenstown Trail Anticlockwise

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Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026

Intermediate - Experienced

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Grunt Factor: 46 ?

Gnarl Factor: 14 ?

53.1km

Length of run

780m

Total Ascent

780m

Total Descent

440m

Highest point

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Driving Distance

Directions to start

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Riverside

Open farmlands

Run Makeup

10%

80%

Sealed Road

Gravel / Boardwalk

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +4.40%

Average Downhill Gradient: -4.60%

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Estimated Times to Run

7:00

Slow

5:30

Moderate

4:00

Fast

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Guide

Start off at the trailhead at Peregrine Winery. Follow the DOC track through to Morven Ferry Rd where you take a right to head anticlockwise. Follow the well marked track around to Arrowtown, and keep going. The loop is pretty obvious and well signposted throughout.

Couple of awesome bridges to run over. Plenty of great scenery.

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Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking available at start of DOC track, off main road.

Distance from Arrowtown:

15 km

Driving time from Arrowtown:

13 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

None on the track, but at various points you should be able to grab some.
AJ Hackett bungy bridge (if its open).
Arrowtown town centre.

Seasonality Issues:

Pretty decent any weather really. I did this loop originally in heavy rain and it wasn't too bad.

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