by Jub | Oct 29, 2020
The Mount John walk is one of the must-do activities in Lake Tekapo. It’s less than 10km to complete the full loop, but you can make it a shorter walk if need be. The reward? Amazing views of Lake Tekapo, Lake Alexandrina, and the surrounding mountains (and...
by Jub | Oct 27, 2020
There are plenty of amazing walks in the Tararua Ranges. Some can be done as a day walk, or you can spend a few nights bagging huts and exploring the trails deeper in this lesser-known mountain range. If the Tararua Ranges gained NZ National Park status, I think...
by Jub | Oct 19, 2020
The hike to Crown Peak from Arrowtown takes you to various different tracks before the long trek up the Crown Range to Crown Peak. From there you get sweeping views of the Wakatipu Basin and the surrounding mountains. Fortunately, it’s not all out and back as...
by Jub | Oct 16, 2020
Brow Peak is one of the many peaks overlooking Arrowtown and the surrounding area. Despite not being a popular walking track in Arrowtown, you can create an awesome Brow Peak Loop Track which is a little under 20km from Arrowtown (or you could make it shorter). This...
by Jub | Oct 15, 2020
The Wye Creek Track to Lake Alta is not an easy hike. But if you’re up for it, you’re in for a treat. If you haven’t done any hiking before, you’ll be better off with one of the other Queenstown hikes like up Queenstown Hill. Add in the fact...
by Jub | Oct 14, 2020
The New Chum Gully Track is a 7-8km loop track starting in Arrowtown. With views of Arrow River and Arrowtown this walk can be completed in two hours. Or it could be combined with the Sawpit Gully Track and Tobins Track for a longer walk. This post will give you all...
