Hiking Trails in Queenstown
THE 10 BEST Queenstown Hiking Trails
Hiking Trails in Queenstown
Category types
Traveller rating
Good for
13 places sorted by traveller favourites
- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
What travellers are saying
- ZannaJakarta, Indonesia21 contributionsThe path is clear. It's an easy track in my opinion yet the view is still wonderful from the top of the hill. Perfect place to zoned out and just breath the fresh air.Written 25 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mazza21 contributionsTime was against me, so I walked up the Tiki trail and then to the Ben Lomond lookout. If it says 1 hour I learnt to be kind to me and double it. So 1 hour on tiki trail is for normal people. It took me 2 hours. Nice and rugged with mist challenges in the first quarter.
The lookout was great for a light lunch and sunshine.
I’ll have to come back to complete this walk. Definantly need the daylight for the Real Ben walk.
If you have bad knees or have trifocals I’d suggest the gondola down.Written 30 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DanitaKTMckinnon, Australia72 contributionsOur family of four (children 14 & 18) hired electric bikes from Torpedo7 in Queenstown. We had not used electric bikes previously but needed the boost for the 70km+ round trip to Arrowtown. It was awesome! Although quite challenging at times given the undulations. The track is first class. Credit to the council for supporting outdoor activities.
Lots of amazing scenes along the way- rivers, mountains, lovely houses, views across the lake and glorious autumn leaves. Would highly recommend despite the sore body today!! All worth it!
A call out to Torpedo7 who were awesome in supporting us, including a flat tyre. They went above and beyond. Their bikes were in great condition.Written 11 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The Winded Traveller64 contributionsWorth a trip. My partner and I did it in 1.75 hours. But we were at a moderate pace. Bridge was washed out but crossing the stream was east and half the fun. Every few kilometres had something (good views, cabin, water falls, tunnels, etc). Trail was nice and packed down.Written 13 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paolo1005Montreal, Canada660 contributionsGreat little track. You are climbing all the way to the glacier lake
We had a really windy day that made the climb a little more challenging.
It's worth it just for the view and the great exercise .Written 29 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - blueeulb69Launceston, Australia161 contributionsThis is a short but pretty solid hike. It is steep in places but there are also heaps of amazing vistas that allow you to get your breath back. It took me 45 minutes and I was not trying to break any records. The views are sensational. You will have panoramic views over Queenstown and the surrounds. Plus you have a bar/cafe waiting at the top.Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OldjackGreater Melbourne, Australia29,072 contributionsSunshine Bay is the first small beach after leaving Queenstown on the Glenorchy Road and it is a pretty spot, good views and a good walk along the edge of the lake.Written 26 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tim A2 contributionsA fantastic family hike over two nights / three days. Used Easy Hike to relocate our car from The Divide to the Greenstone car park. Easy Hike provided excellent service and advice at a reasonable cost.Written 12 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anna SGreater Melbourne, Australia28 contributionsWe did not do the whole 12 mile trek which I'd over 1-2 hrs we did follow the path down to the Jetty (20min) then at the point that where the 12 mike trek starts we took path up to top of hill. Now this path is very rocky and steep a good challenge (for my very average fitness) but the path we came down was less challenging ( for those who don't want the challenge) but the views are worth it.!!!Written 31 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BNorthwoodAuckland Central, New Zealand52 contributionsOur hike was 15k. The first half or so was straightforward on a farm road. Steady climb then downhill to McConnochies Stream. Some steep pitches followed, then the track to Arthurs Point which was off the farm round and rough in places. One washout that was got through OK. Our way was best - the climbs from Arthurs Point would have been hard, We walked for just over four hours with five in total allowing for stops. An excellent walk, and an accessible way of seeing backcountry. If you walk from Moke Lake you need to either park a car there and collect it later or arrange a shuttle - which is what we did. And make sure you have transport at the end! We got an Uber rather than wait for the bus.Written 8 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 18Anna10Sheffield, UK18 contributionsThis is a great walk where, for very little effort, you gain height and have brilliant views back over Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains. Once past the beautiful Lake Dispute and a brief easy climb, it takes you into a valley that leads you to Lake Moke and a vast amphitheatre of mountains around you. It took us two hours to get to the southern edge of Lake Moke. I don’t really like “there and back” walks but this was good because of the stunning views you get in both directions. Parking is on the left of the Glenorchy Road in a little lay-by.Written 29 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Samantha BNorth Shore, New Zealand94 contributionsCool new development that has a 25km trail network for walkers and cyclists. Beautiful, quiet place to admire The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu.
We did the Jack’s Point Loop, which is described as a “hard” walk. There is a fair bit of uphill and some uneven sections of track but it’s generally well-graded. It took us 1.5 hours (it’s estimated to take 2.5 hours). The signage was not always clear and the description of the start point found on the website was a bit confusing - we almost started walking through the golf course! Don’t park by the Clubhouse - keep driving to the small carpark to reach the beginning of the track. Maybe once the development is finished the signage will be better.Written 12 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stephen-AustMelbourne, Australia24 contributionsThe Mt Dewar hike starts at the same place as Atleys Track, a short drive from Queenstown towards Coronet Peak. From the Skippers Lookout it is a short walk of about 800 metres along Skippers Road to the start of Atleys Track. Rental cars aren't allowed past the Lookout.
Atleys Track is a much longer walk and the first part of that walk is to Mt Dewar. To walk to Mt Dewar peak takes about one hour each way. We were there in September 2019 and there was snow at the Peak. There are various aerial installations at the Peak which are excellent landmarks. Department of Conservation can provide more information about this walk.
There are spectacular views to Coronet Peak, the surrounding mountains, the valley and Queenstown. We highly recommend this hike. It was only from visiting DOC that we found out about this hike. Thank you DOC, Queenstown.Written 7 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
