Tag: Walking & Hiking
Queenstown Hill Time Walk
For a moderate challenge, starting directly from downtown, visitors can test their legs on the Queenstown Hill Loop Track up to the ‘Basket of Dreams’, a favourite lookout spot.
Lakeside Trail
The Lakeside Trail starts in the heart of Kelvin Heights Peninsula tracing along the edge of Lake Wakatipu surrounded by historic farmlands and some of the most scenic residential areas New Zealand has to offer - a short day walk sure to reward even the most avid walkers.
Lower Wye Creek Walking Track
Located on the west face of The Remarkables mountain range this rewarding hike follows the pipe line climbing alongside native beech forest and a stunning natural waterfall that cascades down to Lake Wakatipu.
Five Top Walks in Queenstown with Lake Views
Queenstown’s beautiful landscapes are on display from all angles on our hiking trails. If glistening lake views are your thing, it’s worth the effort to see the curve of the shores carved by millennia of glacial movement from a lakeside trail. Choose from one of these five great short walks.
Four Epic Trail Runs from Queenstown
Queenstown is one of those New Zealand destinations which attracts more than its fair share of active travellers and for those keen to keep up their trail running regime, there are miles and miles of trails to explore all over the region.