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Trails
Trails in Queenstown-Lakes District, New Zealand
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Rob Roy Glacier Track
Classic half-day to a roaring hanging glacier and waterfall amphitheater.Challenging
Ben Lomond Track
Queenstown’s big view climb to a 1,748 m alpine summit
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Roy's Peak Track
Steep switchbacks to Lake Wanaka’s most iconic ridgeline view
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Gillespie Pass Circuit
Alpine tramping loop with big views and serious river decisions
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Isthmus Peak Track
Big dual-lake views, fewer crowds than Roy’s Peak—bring strong legs.
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Earnslaw Burn Track
A rough, epic push to hanging glaciers and waterfall walls
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Rocky Mountain Summit Track
Moderate loop to big Lake Wānaka views from a grassy summit
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Cascade Saddle Route
Exposed alpine climb to glacier views and mischievous kea country
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Liverpool Track
Big valley walk to a hut with knockout views of Mt Aspiring.
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Greenstone–Caples Circuit
Quieter four day loop over McKellar Saddle with hut to hut comfort
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Rees–Dart Track
A rugged Rees–Dart alpine circuit for hut lovers and weather watchers
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Bob's Cove Track
Short, breezy lakeside loop to a jetty, kiln, and Picnic Point views
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Lake Alta Track
Short alpine climb to a blue cirque lake above Queenstown.
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Mount Iron Track
Short local loop to 360 degree views over Wanaka and the ranges
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Glenorchy Walkway
Flat wetland loop with mirror-like mountain reflections and birdlife.
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Queenstown Hill Time Walk
Short, steady climb to Queenstown’s best skyline and lake views
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Moke Lake Loop
Gentle lakeside loop with big reflections near Queenstown
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Sawpit Gully Track
Gold mining history and big views on a punchy Arrowtown loop.
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Breast Hill Track (Pakituhi Track)
Steep calf-burner to huge Lake Hāwea views and a cozy hut
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Brewster Track
Short, brutal climb to a hut with big glacier views
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Jacks Point Track
Lakeside singletrack with big Remarkables views and a breezy vibe
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Lake Rere Loop Track
Varied loop to a quiet lake via farms, beech and river gorges
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Motatapu Track
Steep hut-to-hut alpine traverse linking Wānaka and Arrowtown via Macetown.
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Tiki Trail
Short, steep climb to Skyline’s knockout Queenstown and Wakatipu views.
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Lake Hayes Walkway
Easy lakeside loop with mirror views and autumn color pop.
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Mount Crichton Loop Track
Gold-rush history, beech forest, and lake views close to Queenstown
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Mt Crichton Loop Track
Gold mining history meets beech forest on Queenstown's favorite loop
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Wye Creek Track
Short, steep climb to a Lake Wakatipu lookout via pipeline walkway
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Big Hill Track
Historic bridle route to big Otago views from Big Hill Saddle
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Routeburn Nature Walk
Easy beech forest loop with a swingbridge and Route Burn views
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Coronet Face Water Race Track
Historic traverse with huge Wakatipu views and a few spicy edges
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New Chum Gully Track
Underrated Arrowtown loop with ridge views and a spicy gorge climbChallenging
Fernhill Loop Track
Steep loop with big Wakatipu views and a quiet, close-to-town feel
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Moonlight Track
Backcountry traverse with gold-rush relics and big Shotover views
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Fern Burn Track
Rooty beech forest to a tussock hut with real backcountry feel
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Bob’s Cove to Twelve Mile Delta Track
Lakeside wander linking two coves, with swims, fossils, and views.
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