The best running trails in Otago
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4,692
runners
260
runs
Last updated: October 19, 2025
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376
runners
1. Frankton Walkway – Queenstown Parkrun loop from Goldfield Heights
8.50km
00:58
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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236
runners
2. Running loop from Lake Hayes Estate
8.77km
00:56
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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229
runners
3. Running loop from Millbrook
8.19km
00:53
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
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211
runners
4. View of Lake Wanaka – View of Lake Wanaka loop from Wānaka
14.9km
02:41
1,170m
1,170m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
135
runners
5. Queenstown Parkrun loop from Fernhill
4.65km
00:31
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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110
runners
6. Queenstown Parkrun loop from Sunshine Bay
7.50km
00:48
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
104
runners
7. Lake Harris – Lake Mackenzie loop from Glenorchy
50.9km
07:27
1,910m
1,910m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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100
runners
8. German Hill loop from Arrowtown
8.04km
01:11
350m
350m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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94
runners
9. Running loop from Sunshine Bay
6.11km
00:46
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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86
runners
10. Saint Kilda Beach loop from Saint Clair
10.8km
01:12
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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