The Best Hiking Trails in Otago (New Zealand)

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Roys Peak Track, Wanaka,NZ

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near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

9.17mi

Elevation +

2533f

TrailRank

32

We arrived before 9am in the morning but the carpark has been 90% full. We found out some people started the walk at 3am to watch the sun rise. It took me three hours to reach the summit and two and half hour back to rhe...

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Mclean Falls

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near Chaslands, Otago (New Zealand)

Viator 68

Distance

1.05mi

Elevation +

279f

TrailRank

32

Of the many waterfalls in The Catlins we chose only two and this was the first that surprised us due to the great flow of water and its spectacularity. The path that took us to the waterfall is not very long, but you hav...

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New Zealand: Lake Hawea - Corner Peak track

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near Lake Hawea, Otago (New Zealand)

Alan Stobie

Distance

3.97mi

Elevation +

2005f

TrailRank

31

A steep track with outstanding views. Starting from the car park on Dingleburn road the route consists of well marked footpaths, with a short section on a 4 wheel drive track. The path continues on to Corner Peak. Not to...

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NZ Arrowtown to Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump

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near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)

Charlie Borsboom
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Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

31

Nice easy trail to follow along Arrow Creek Trail. Starts from the small tourist town centre out to the Kawarau Bridge where you can watch or take part in the Bungy Jumping.

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Mt Alfred

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near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)

Port flora
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Distance

2.68mi

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3346f

TrailRank

31

An amazing climb/hike near Glenorchy that on a clear day gives you incredible 360 degree views of the area. The start is at a small car park on the east side of the road that takes you to the Routeburn Track (one of New ...

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Ben Lomond, Queenstown,NZ

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near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

7.22mi

Elevation +

3314f

TrailRank

31

We started from One Mile carpark and aimed at going up to the summit. But we arrived at the Skyline Complex after one and half hour which was not our plan. We continued the Ben Lomond Track from Skyline.

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Sugar Loaf Circuit

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near Paradise, Otago (New Zealand)

bramdek

Distance

12.61mi

Elevation +

3402f

TrailRank

31

CAUTION LAKE SYLVAN BRIDGE WASHED AWAY Start at Routeburn, take a right to the Sugarloaf Pass. Keep following until Rockburn and take another right until Lake Sylvan track. Follow until main road until back at start. A...

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Rockburn day 2

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near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)

maxini2001
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Distance

4.79mi

Elevation +

610f

TrailRank

31

This hike was the end of a two day hike, the start is listed as Rockburn . About an hour in to the second day the phone battery died and we created this second entry to show the end of the hike. The path is much more...

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Rocky Mountain track

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near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)

Ronin72

Distance

4.08mi

Elevation +

1526f

TrailRank

30

Nice hike to the top of Rocky Mountain. At the top there is a 360° view of the valley. The last parts (east and west) were very muddy and wet but it was worth it!

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Wanaka - Monte Iron Walk Way - Wanaka - Mount Iron Walk Way

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near Wanaka, Otago (New Zealand)

etnatracker

Distance

2.81mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

30| 4.67

3D Video Relive:Semplice percorso panoramico su Monte Iron, di fronte alla città di Wanaka e al suo lago.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagina https://www.etnatracking.com/nuova-zelanda/percorsi/wanaka-monte-iron, do...

Muy lindo y corto trail para ver desde arriba Albert Town y Wanaka con su imponente lago.
Diego Alejandro Cavallo

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Rees Dart Track

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near Paradise, Otago (New Zealand)

travel2walk

Distance

53.72mi

Elevation +

10850f

TrailRank

30

When we started off on the hike, the main goal was to see Dart Glacier and Cascade Saddle. It did not disappoint even though the Dart isn’t the most impressive glacier I’ve ever seen. Glaciers are only part of the scener...

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New Zealand: West Wanaka Lake and Rumbling burn track

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near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)

Alan Stobie

Distance

14.95mi

Elevation +

1857f

TrailRank

30

A superb walk along the west shore of Lake Wanaka with stunning views to snow capped mountains all around. A mixture of footpath and 4 wheel drive track. Superb!

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Queenstown Hill Loop Track

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near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)

ArielMat

Distance

2.88mi

Elevation +

1020f

TrailRank

30

Easy hike with a nice view over Queenstown, bring just water and comfortable shoes, the path is well marked and steady. This is the loop track, without going the extra 2 km to the end of the track.

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Rob roy

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near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)

dukeigi

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

1532f

TrailRank

30

go early otherwise the valley will be in the shade, for pictures see my other recording of the track from summer. Many fordings necessary to get to the parking, go slow, seen very small cars do it.

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Roys Peak Summit, Wanaka, New Zealand

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near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)

Mariamest

Distance

11.01mi

Elevation +

4268f

TrailRank

30

Track where we can see one of the most famous natural spots in New Zealand. The walk is long and steep, but the path is not difficult, it gets more narrow just before reaching the summit. The weather changes a lot from...

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Brewster Hut + Glacier (day hike) - April 8, 2024

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near Makarora, Otago (New Zealand)

Cas...

Distance

7.90mi

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5272f

TrailRank

30

One of the most beautiful hikes in New Zealand in my opinion. It is a heavy hike as day hike, but very doable in terms of well maintained tracks and steepness (until the Brewster Hut). Good mountain boots are recommende...

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Doctors Point Loop

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near Warrington, Otago (New Zealand)

hansonstudiosinc

Distance

3.87mi

Elevation +

587f

TrailRank

30

Starting at the doctor's point parking at LOW TIDE we walked past the Caves and to the end of the beach then climbed over the 'neck' of the promontory to reach the next beach for another rgorgeous walk. We did see a peng...

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Ben Lomond

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near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)

iaandueza

Distance

9.67mi

Elevation +

4777f

TrailRank

30

Beautiful trail. Very demanding at the beginning and in the last part. Muddy trail, don’t come with running shoes, otherwise they will get wet, specially in the top of there’s snow. This is not a technical trail, you can...

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Coronet Peak (1651 m)

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near Wharehuanui, Otago (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

2.42mi

Elevation +

1467f

TrailRank

30

Easy walk to the top of Coronet Peak. The walk starts from one of the parking areas and then goes to the cafeteria where the real hike starts. To go up we didn't take any particular road, we mainly walked up the ski slo...

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Sandymount - Lovers Leap - Chasm Loop

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near Pukehiki, Otago (New Zealand)

dukeigi

Distance

1.79mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

29

Some of the best views of Otago Peninsula. Sandy parts, so do it counterclockwise like the recording.

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Arrowtown Sawpit Gully

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near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)

Tuengsak

Distance

5.27mi

Elevation +

1204f

TrailRank

29

I suggest doing this clockwise so you’ll have a more gradient walk down. Stream crossing in several places though good water proof shoes is a must.

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Queenstown Hill Walkway

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near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)

Tuengsak

Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

1365f

TrailRank

29

A nice loop trail with big views if you make it all the way to the summit. Remember that you gain all that 484m elevation in 2.6K, so this is a steep walk. Enjoy.

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Sheelite mines

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near Glenorchy, Otago (New Zealand)

dukeigi
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Distance

3.53mi

Elevation +

1207f

TrailRank

29

See old sheelite mining location, supervisors hut, equipment, railway lines and enjoy the view of the valley. from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

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Signal Hill and World's Steepest Street

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near Waverley, Otago (New Zealand)

hansonstudiosinc

Distance

7.71mi

Elevation +

1909f

TrailRank

29

A big loop heading up to Signal Hill with a detour to climb up and down the world's steepest street, Baldwin, which added a lot to elevation gain on an already steep hike. The views from the top of Signal Hill provide a ...

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Roys peak from Wanaka centre

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near Wanaka, Otago (New Zealand)

Jim142

Distance

18.42mi

Elevation +

4501f

TrailRank

28

A 29.63 km hike from the centre of Wanaka to the top of Roys peak and back again, took 7 hours 47 minutes to complete (less about 30 mins swimming in the lake after the climb). Nice path the entire way, steep in places. ...

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