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