Duration: 4 hours return Best time to go: this is a high altitude track which is only accessible in summer. Location: 20 minutess from Queenstown on SH6 heading towards Kingston by car but is also accessible by bike. Start/finish point: Wye Creek Carpark – this is private farm land accessed…
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Queenstown is spoilt for choice for scenic walking and hiking trails. Take the time to explore the best of the Whakatipu Basin with these five lakeside short walks. Bob's Cove Track and Nature Walk Duration: 20 minutes one-way walking, 10 minutes by bike. Best time to go: Year-round, check…
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1. Miner's Trail The Miner’s Trail is a combination of Arrowtown’s trails that is part of the annual Motatapu series of adventure racing. Most of the year it’s available to runners to share with walkers, starting and finishing at the bottom of Tobin’s Track. The varied trail includes farm roads…
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Before heading out for a day hike, such as Ben Lomond, or further afield to The Routeburn it’s a good idea to list your intentions on the Adventure Smart website and make sure you also tell a friend or family member where you are heading and when you expect to be back. The Mountain Safety Council…
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