The Best Trails in Otago (New Zealand)

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Photo of Oteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo of Ben Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo of Routeburn track Great Walk (The Divide to Routeburn Shelter) (Includes Conical Hill)
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  • Oteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn

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    near Blackstone Hill, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    WhiteE
    Distance
    41.80mi
    Elevation +
    8301f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn

    Epic day trip through Oteake. The cloud rolled in so we did not go to the summitof Mt Kyeburn but I suspect it would be a short(but steep) walk from the track to the summit which is over 1600m high. Super steep in parts...

  • Ben Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    11.17mi
    Elevation +
    5719f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown

    Nice hike that starts from the gondola in Queenstown and goes up Ben Lomond (1748 m) and also the neighbour mountain Bowen Peak (1631 m). The hike can be divided into three parts: Part 1: From the start to the gondo...

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  • Ben Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road

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    near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    18.77mi
    Elevation +
    5702f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road

    This track goes up Ben Cruachan and in the way it goes up also another 5 mountains: • Mount Edward • Mount Salmond • {Mount Friend} • {Ben Liliput} • {Ben ForgetMeNot} It looks like Department of C...

  • Ben Lomond Track Summit, Queenstown NZ

    Trail Running
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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jelbuilder
    Distance
    8.95mi
    Elevation +
    4895f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofBen Lomond Track Summit, Queenstown NZ Photo ofBen Lomond Track Summit, Queenstown NZ Photo ofBen Lomond Track Summit, Queenstown NZ

    YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/crZ-3lpo1Ps Ben Lomond Full Trail Summit. Starting at the bottom Skyline Gondalas carpark, up through the Tiki Trail Forest to the luge area, to the Ben Lomond Saddle, to the summi...

  • Queenstown Hill trail

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Juneyg
    Distance
    5.45mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofQueenstown Hill trail Photo ofQueenstown Hill trail Photo ofQueenstown Hill trail

    The Queenstown Hill Time Walk is a 500-metre climb through pine forest to the summit of Te Tapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness). As you make your way along the track, you will walk by the popular 'Basket of Dreams' ...

  • Flagstaff and Swampy Summit (Dunedin)

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    near Halfway Bush, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    8.31mi
    Elevation +
    1667f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFlagstaff and Swampy Summit (Dunedin) Photo ofFlagstaff and Swampy Summit (Dunedin) Photo ofFlagstaff and Swampy Summit (Dunedin)

    Nice walk that goes up two of the summits surrounding the city of Dunedin in New Zealand, Flagstaff (668m) and Swampy Summit (739m). The hike starts at The Bull Ring carpark where there is plenty of space to leave our...

    Nice track
    MONT ESCAPE

  • Diamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDiamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit Photo ofDiamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit Photo ofDiamond lake and Rocky Mountain loop circuit

    Wanaka is surrounded by many great mountains to hike. The most famous is Roys Peak but there are many other like Isthmus Peak, Treble Cone, Mount Iron or Mount Alpha. Rocky Mountain is not one of the highest but it is o...

    Some rocky and slippery parts. Maybe a few places where you can feel some vertigo, but you'll make through
    Joost VAN DER ERVE

  • Lake Rere Loop Track

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    near Glenorchy, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    1831f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofLake Rere Loop Track Photo ofLake Rere Loop Track Photo ofLake Rere Loop Track

    Three fordings to get there, two of them deepish but 2WD was ok. Don't try after a lot of rain. No campervans. Glorious walk, bring swimsuits, the lake and Elfin bay are very inviting.

  • Queenstown Hill Walkway, New Zealand

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    antiviaje.com
    Distance
    3.44mi
    Elevation +
    1289f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofQueenstown Hill Walkway, New Zealand Photo ofQueenstown Hill Walkway, New Zealand Photo ofQueenstown Hill Walkway, New Zealand

    An easy way to a summit with nice views over the lake and the town. There's free parking in the start of the route. Enjoy it!

    Mandatory if you live in Queenstown or are in Queenstown for more than 3 days
    Miquel LJ

  • Roy's Peak

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    4167f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofRoy's Peak Photo ofRoy's Peak Photo ofRoy's Peak

    From the parking you follow the way up. Beautiful views all the way, the more spectacular the higher you get.

  • Crown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits)

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    near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    16.77mi
    Elevation +
    4094f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofCrown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits) Photo ofCrown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits) Photo ofCrown saddle to Queensberry hill (5 summits)

    The Rock Peak track is an official track from the Department Of Conservation in New Zealand. The track starts at the Crown range saddle parking. This is quite a big parking but you may find it busy since it is allowed...

  • Mount Cargill, Butters peak and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)

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    near Normanby, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    7.00mi
    Elevation +
    2152f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMount Cargill, Butters peak and Organ Pipes (Dunedin) Photo ofMount Cargill, Butters peak and Organ Pipes (Dunedin) Photo ofMount Cargill, Butters peak and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)

    This easy track starts at Bethune's gully carpark, at the end of Cluny street in Dunedin. It goes up Mount Cargill (676m) as the main summit and also takes a detour to go up Butters Peak (617m) and further down visit the...

    Nice and easy to follow with some beautiful views. Thanks for uploading the track !
    pablo.rey

  • Jacks Point and extra Beach

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    near Frankton, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    3.69mi
    Elevation +
    794f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofJacks Point and extra Beach Photo ofJacks Point and extra Beach Photo ofJacks Point and extra Beach

    A not well known beautiful walk not far from Queenstown. Very quiet, amazing views of the lake, Remarkables, Queenstown. Parts follow the land of the golf course and the last bit is on the private access street (no cars)...

  • Isthmus peak (1386 m)

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    near Lake Hawea, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    9.77mi
    Elevation +
    3599f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIsthmus peak (1386 m) Photo ofIsthmus peak (1386 m) Photo ofIsthmus peak (1386 m)

    This is an official track from the Department Of Conservation New Zealand: Isthmus Peak Track. We leave the car at a small parking next to the road, on the right-hand side when driving north. To get to the start of t...

    Wonderful view all the way up and at the summit. The route is quite steep most of the way.
    Levy835

  • Overseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

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    near Cromwell, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    jalfer
    Distance
    12.81mi
    Elevation +
    2710f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofOverseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan Photo ofOverseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan Photo ofOverseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

    The route goes from Cromwell to Northburn to start climbing the mountains east of Lake Dunstan, running completely on loose gravel and rocky trails except for the road bit. The last part of the descend before returning t...

  • ★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    CB72
    with Danivigiu
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo of★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut Photo of★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut Photo of★★★★ Routeburn track to Falls Hut

    Easy but spectacular hike in ancient beech forest alongside a pristine creek to a couple of huts, the first on the banks of spectacular flats on the valley beds and the second higher up just before a pass, above the tree...

  • Queenstown hill

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.29mi
    Elevation +
    1634f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofQueenstown hill Photo ofQueenstown hill Photo ofQueenstown hill

    Easy stroll going up Queenstown Hill. This track starts from Queenstown city centre but you can also start from the beginning of the trail. see the waypoint called "Parking and start of track". There is plenty of space ...

  • Carricktown Track

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    14.35mi
    Elevation +
    3399f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCarricktown Track Photo ofCarricktown Track Photo ofCarricktown Track

    Would recommend doing it this way if you’re looking for an easier drive. Doing it in reverse will be more difficult. Head up the Nevis road from Bannockburn and take a right just before the iconic Duffers Saddle (highes...

    Did this track November 23. Stock Prado. Deep ruts in mud and plenty of loose rock on the steep bits. Great track. Fairl...
    Bruce Whyte
    Did the track in a Land Cruiser 200 in September. Some mud and puddles but nothing too challenging. Fantastic views, hig...
    Jonathan Goodson 1
    If the track is drivin in summer the track is considered as easy, however in winter there was ice and deep snow. And we ...
    The crazy Russian

  • Routeburn Track, Dore Pass and Milford Track

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    KevV
    Distance
    86.09mi
    Elevation +
    14124f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofRouteburn Track, Dore Pass and Milford Track Photo ofRouteburn Track, Dore Pass and Milford Track Photo ofRouteburn Track, Dore Pass and Milford Track

    New Zealand South Island Total of 8 days and 7 nights on the track. Allow a day at each end for transfers. Routeburn Track is a 4 day 3 night hike rated as Moderate and for experience/views is the best track in the are...

  • Key Summit (with small detour to Howden Hut)

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    6.36mi
    Elevation +
    2037f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofKey Summit (with small detour to Howden Hut) Photo ofKey Summit (with small detour to Howden Hut) Photo ofKey Summit (with small detour to Howden Hut)

    So good. One of the best bang for your buck hikes I've ever done. Gentle uphill up to a summit with a nice small loop to give you 365° views over three valleys. Do it!

  • Crown Peak and Mount Sale from Arrowtown

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    near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    20.28mi
    Elevation +
    6568f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCrown Peak and Mount Sale from Arrowtown Photo ofCrown Peak and Mount Sale from Arrowtown Photo ofCrown Peak and Mount Sale from Arrowtown

    This hike starts from Arrowtown. There is a big parking available where you will also find toilets. This area is pretty popular on the weekends with lots of people biking, hiking or just walking or having a swim at the A...

  • Five Passes Route

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Dmytro Popov
    Distance
    47.30mi
    Elevation +
    13681f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofFive Passes Route Photo ofFive Passes Route Photo ofFive Passes Route

    Six full days of the classic Five Passes track (i.e. w/out Lake Nerine), done counter-clockwise. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, thus our experience would not reflect the real difficulty of the track. 6 days is m...

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