Queenstown Wilderness Adventures

05/12/2024

Queenstown Half-Day Nature Walk (Mt Crichton circuit walk)

Just a 20-minutes drive from central Queesntown, Mount Crichton Loop is the perfect walk for those with limited time in the Southern Lakes. Wind through native beech forest along a river gorge, spotting at remains of gold miners’ efforts, and peer into an historic cottage from the goldrush era. The track climbs to the highest point, with views of Lakes Whakatipu and Dispute.

From Queenstown
All year round, Moderate short walk
8km circuit, 150m altitude gain, 4 hours walking
Queenstown to the track entrance: 12km, 20 minute drive one way


13:00 Depart Queenstown
13:30 Start walking from the track entrance
15:00 Short break at Sam Summers Hut
17:00 Back to the car park
17:30 Back to Queenstown

https://www.nzwilderness.co.nz/qtown-halfday-hiking/

05/06/2023

A wander around Lake Hayes on one of our typical calm winter’s afternoons, crisp air and steely blue skies

30/08/2022

24/07/2022

I’m more of a sunset person but the sunrises on the way up the Remarkables early in the morning are spectacular

10/06/2022

Winter is ready

30/05/2022

Winter low sun creates beautiful shadows around the back of Ben Lomond on the Moonlight Trail. Love this time of year. Winter’s coming….. Follow us:


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23/05/2022

Only 3 weeks to the shortest day but still feels like autumn with some colours still on the trees and interesting light in the fiords

08/05/2022

Incredible natural evening light on the autumnal trees around Queenstown, let’s hope this Indian summer moves over for a snowy winter Follow us:


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18/04/2022

A new cycle trail/walk on our doorstep, the Coronet Loop

13/04/2022

Spending a few nights in Queenstown? Autumn is the best time to explore the Southern Lakes! Along with recent warm settled weather, Queenstown lakefront is full on colouring this week :)
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11/04/2022

Autumn colours just started coming out in Arrowtown. Light frost came down on the hills last night but temperature picked up as soon as the sun hit slopes. While walking along Arrow River today, we enjoyed calm and warm weather! The best time to see autumn colours in Queenstown area is between mid April and early May. We usually enjoy Indian summer weather.

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09/04/2022

Going to the Milford Sound? Take your time to walk up to see this magnificent view from Key Summit - the demi-god, Tu-te-raki-whanoa’s masterpiece. This half day hike from Milford Road is one of the easiest day walks in Fiordland National Park to reach above the bushline.

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05/04/2022

High above Queenstown, the Aotearoa‘a adventure capital, a pyramidal figure of Ben Lomond dominates the view. Take Skyline gondola to skip the steepest part of the track, gentle climb brings you to Ben Lomond Saddle before the final ascent to the summit. Approximately 5 to 6 hours return trip from central Queenstown. I even had a good afternoon nap in alpine meadows with the Remarkables and Lake Whakatipu!

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04/04/2022

I can’t believe the summer hiking season is almost over and Easter weekend is only two weeks away. When you walk in bush in the West Coast this time of year, you might smell beautiful fragrance of Raupeka, Earina autumnalis, commonly known as Easter Orchid. The flowers are insect pollinated and pollination is aided by the inside of the flowers being sticky!

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04/04/2022

Queenstown’s hidden gem, Lake Alta is nestled at the base of Double Cone, The Remarkables mountain range. The highest day walk in the South Island takes you to the alpine zone where carpet of wildflowers enjoy short summer. You may be brave enough to jump in the icy pristine water in summer hot day.

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04/04/2022

The Rob Roy Glacier Track near Wanaka is described as “the finest day walk in the South Island”. This easy 14km return walk takes you to get up close a glacier. Watch out for avalanches and keep your eyes out for your lunches as keas know when to swoop in!

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03/04/2022