Upper Clutha River Track
WalkOtagoOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 5 hr
- Distance
- 18.5 km
- Biking time
- Under 4 hours
- Dogs
- Under control
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThere are several carpark entrance points to begin or finish at: Albert Town, Cardrona River, Stevensons Road, Reko’s Point, Shortcut Road and Luggate.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.72670° S, 169.27222° E
About this place
Walk or cycle along the banks of the Clutha River near Lake Wānaka.
The route
This track, from Albert Town to Luggate, follows along the river bank offering views of the Clutha’s emerald-green water with the odd trout lurking in its shadows. Joggers, cyclists and walkers will enjoy shade in summer and shelter from the elements in winter. You can walk the whole length or sections of the track. A loop option is possible when combined with the Newcastle Track , located on the true left of the river.
Fishing
The Upper Clutha River is home to a large population of introduced brown and rainbow trout. Both spinning and fly fishing work well, with fly fishing being the most productive method during the warmer months. A current fishing licence from Fish & Game New Zealand is required.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
Newcastle Track
Easy • 2-3 hr • 12 km • 1.8 km away
Luggate Creek Track
Easiest • 20 min one way • 1.5 km • 2.04 km away
Hāwea River Track
Easy • 3–4 hr one way • 14 km • 7.01 km away
Butterfields Wetland Walk
Easy • 45 mins • 2.5km • 7.49 km away
Grandview Ridge tracks
Advanced • Various from 3-11 hr • Various from 10.5 - 43.5 km • 9.07 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).