The best walks and hikes in Otago
4.6
(3151)
31,654
hikers
374
hikes
New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Otago to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Otago is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: December 3, 2025
4.7
(357)
3,064
hikers
14.6km
05:53
1,160m
1,160m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(284)
2,491
hikers
24.1km
09:47
1,610m
1,610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.7
(158)
1,432
hikers
7.58km
02:48
500m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(146)
1,177
hikers
14.6km
07:47
1,360m
1,360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(137)
1,208
hikers
6.65km
02:25
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(130)
1,121
hikers
6.90km
02:07
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(109)
1,004
hikers
4.61km
01:31
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(57)
696
hikers
16.1km
07:26
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(71)
588
hikers
10.6km
03:23
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(53)
803
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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