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Hiking Trails Queenstown

It's Free - takes you to the top of the world with spectacular views.  Tramping in Queenstown.  
Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand, experience it all for free with great trails right in the town centre.  The local DOC office is located inside our store, with loads of ideas, advise, the latest track conditions and weather.
 
Keeping it short and sweet -
The lakefront in all direction has well maintained easy flat trails -
  • Frankton track  heading towards The Remarkables 
  • One Mile to Sunshine Bay  
  • Botanic gardens along the lakefront. 
A little more adventurous - half day to day hikes
  • Sam Sumner Hut (Mt Crichton Scenic Reserve- 3 hours: a great hike, up the valley across the gorge, with a detour to see Sam's old hut. 
  • Bobs Cove to 12 Mile - 2 hours return: An easy to moderate hike, packed with surprises.
  • Queenstown Hill Track -  2 hours return: Up up and up to the basket of dreams and the top of the world.
  • Jacks Point -  3-4 hours return: Beautiful scenic track following the lake
  • Lake Hayes Loop -  2 hours: An easy wide track great for a casual stroll.
  • Arrowtown Trails  -  1 hour - 5 hours: lots of options grab a map and explore
  • Lake Dispute - 2 hours: a steep climb to a great viewpoint across the lake and down the valley towards Moke Lake. 
 
Real Adventure - Full day hikes or Multiday hikes (Now your tramping)
  • Ben Lomond (7 + hours)
  • Moonlight Track (5-7 hours)
  • Routeburn Track (3-4 days or one day option)
  • Skippers Canyon (1 day +)
  • Dart - Rees (4-5 days)
  • Greenstown - Caples (3-4 days)

Full details of all these hikes available from DOC office, instore.   

Queenstown Weather
Queenstowns weather can be unpredicatable and change rapidly at any time of the year. Generally summer has warm days with colder evenings but the alpine environment can change quickly.  Always be prepared have spare food and a warm layer even on the hottest days. 
 
Essentials for Hiking - a list of essential items for all hiking and tramping.
 

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