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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -44.74472, 169.27675. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- 1.5 km one way
- Walking time
- 20 min one way
- Track grade
- Easiest
- Location
- Wānaka area
- Dog access
- Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
This short, easy amble leads from Luggate township down to the Clutha River.
This DOC directory entry covers Luggate Creek Track in Otago, within Wānaka area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 1.5 km one way
- Walking time: 20 min one way
- DOC grade: Easiest
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
Dog access
Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
From the Luggate Creek bridge, the track meanders along the creek, lined by tall willow trees. The track then cuts across Harris Place and starts heading down to the Clutha River, where it joins the Upper Clutha River Track.
This track is jointly managed by DOC and the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Getting there
From Wānaka, drive southeast along SH6 for 12 km to reach the township of Luggate. There are car parks and public toilets along the main road, across from the Luggate Hotel. From there, walk back along the highway to the Luggate Creek bridge, where the track starts.
Know before you go
This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
