The three-four hour walk from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut is a relaxing way to start a multiday hike. You’ll follow a pristine river (The Routeburn) through the forest and then head above the valley for some awesome views. It’s also a perfect day walk route if you’re short one time. Keep reading for … Read more
It’s no secret that some of the best mountain views in New Zealand are found at ski fields, but what if you’re not a skier? If it’s summer, you’re in luck. There are several ski fields in the Queenstown / Wanaka region that you can drive to, and Coronet Peak is one of the best. … Read more
There’s a great variety of sights on offer on the Mount Crichton Loop Track, a two-three hour hike on the road between Queenstown and Glenorchy. You’ll walk by a clear river surrounded by native bush, an old goldmining hut, a waterfall and plenty of hills. Keep reading for all the details! Mount Crichton Loop Track … Read more
There are hundreds of hikes on New Zealand’s South Island, and naturally some fall through the cracks in terms of popularity. The Sugarloaf Pass Track is a great example. It’s an awesome walk and it’s only around an hour’s drive from Queenstown, yet it’s one of the quietest tracks we’ve been on in New Zealand. … Read more
Queenstown is probably New Zealand’s most popular tourist town (I can’t be bothered researching whether that’s technically the case) and you can easily see why. It’s a town almost completely dedicated to tourism, meaning you’ll find endless things to do, eat and see. There are so many fun things to do in Queenstown, and the … Read more
If you’ve spent a bit of time in Queenstown (or spent some time planning a trip there) you’ll have seen the Remarkables, a set of jagged mountains towering over Lake Wakatipu. It’s one of the most iconic mountain ranges in New Zealand, but most people only see it from a distance. On our last trip … Read more
The road to Glenorchy from Queenstown is packed full of interesting places to stop, and one of the more relaxing ones is Wilson Bay. It’s a lovely little beach with stunning mountain views and it’s a decent distance from town, meaning it’ll likely be empty when you visit! Getting to Wilson Bay Wilson Bay is … Read more
Being one of the best beaches in Queenstown, Sunshine Bay is the perfect spot to visit on a hot summer’s day. The beach is excellent, it’s a short drive (or slightly longer walk) from downtown Queenstown and the views of the mountains surrounding Lake Wakatipu are great. Sunshine Bay Sunshine Bay features a beautiful stretch … Read more
The Lake Alta Track takes you above the Remarkables Ski Area to a picturesque alpine lake. It’s mostly uphill but is easy enough and the views are incredible. This is one of the best short hikes in Queenstown, but you’ll have to time your visit right as it can’t be done in winter. Keep reading … Read more
There are so many walks in Queenstown to choose from, so it’s lucky you stumbled on this post! I’ll help you choose the perfect hike in Queenstown, from the easy (and very scenic) walks in Glenorchy and Paradise to the demanding day hike up to the summit of Ben Lomond. The great thing about hiking … Read more