Tracks in Wanaka

Tracks in and around Lake Wanaka

The development of the tracks being used in the Riverrun Trail Series have been an ongoing project for many years with multiple organisations working together including: the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Department of Conservation, Te Araroa Trust, Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway Group, adjoining landowners and with additional funding from Central Lakes Trust, Otago Community Trust and NZTA, and the Wanaka Walkers the Trust.

For further information on the upcoming work of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, please click here

Or for information on the development of the Mighty Clutha River Trail, please click here

Lake Wanaka is a spectacular place for recreation and outdoor pursuits, for all ages and fitness levels. Please find below a short selection of short walks in the Lake Wanaka region for you toexplore and enjoy:

Mt Iron Walk

1.5 hr return – 4.5 km
Mount Iron is an impressive, glacier-carved, 240-metre rocky knoll. From its summit a great panorama unfolds: Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, the Cardrona and Upper Clutha Valleys and all the surrounding peaks.

Eely Point Walk

20 min – 1 km
Eely Point is a popular, sheltered, boating and picnicking area. From Wanaka town follow the lake shore to the right, past the marina, and on to Eely Point. Carrying on round the point for another five minutes takes you to Bremner Bay, a good family swimming spot.

Outlet Track Walk

1 hr – 2.5 km
Spectacular scenery and popular with walkers and bikers, the track follows the Clutha River/Mata-Au. You can start/finish at the Lake Wanaka outlet and Hikuwai Reserve in Albert Town. This stretch of the river is worldrenowned for its trout fishing.

Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake Circuit Track return 45 min – 2.5 km
Diamond Lake Lookout return 1 hr – 2 km
Follow the 4WD track from the carpark, climbing to the lake where the circuit track is marked. Another track winds up to a lookout above Diamond Lake. Beyond here, there’s a choice of the Lake Wanaka lookout, off to the right or to Rocky Mountain’s 775-metre summit via a loop track. Spectacular views include Lake Wanaka and a skyline dominated by the surrounding peaks. The distinct shape of Mt Aspiring/Tititea lies to the west.

Roy’s Peak Track

5 – 6 hr return – 11 km
The all-encompassing panorama from this 1,578-metre summit includes most of Lake Wanaka, the surrounding peaks and Mount Aspiring/Tititea. This is an exposed track and temperatures can drop quickly, even in midsummer. Please take warm and windproof clothing. Closed for lambing 1 October to 10 November.

For further walking and tramping routes in and around Lake Wanaka please see the Department of Conservation website, please click here

For further information on activities, acommodation and events in Lake Wanaka, please click here