Walking in Queenstown

The hikes here in Queenstown {Southern Alps Area} is AH… MAZING!!! There are so many different trails of various levels, the views are breathtaking and the scenery is literally jaw dropping beauty  There is no better way to experience it than get in the “bush” and get walking.

jumping for joy AT Sam Summers Hut

Hikes I’ve completed ::
1… Sam Summers Hut, my all time favorite hike!!!
2… Queenstown Hill {super steep, can’t say I liked this}
3… Gondola Hill {a little hard to follow and lots of dirt bikes to watch out for}
4… Frankton Track
5… Queenstown Gardens
6… Lake Esplanade/Marine Parade {I walk or run this almost every single day, it’s beautiful}
7… Motatapu Track
8… Sawpit Gully Trail
9… Bob’s Cove Track and Nature Walk
10… One Mile Creek Walk

Buggy friendly walks ::
…Queenstown Gardens
… Lake Esplanade/Marine Parade
… Frankton Track
… Jacks Point Track, Kelvin Heights
… Lake Hayes Reserve Loop Track
… Arrowtown River Loop Track
… Wanaka Eely Point & Fisherman’s Track
… Wanaka Millennium Walkway
… Te Anau Lakefront
… Te Anau Ivan Wilson Park

Here are some good resources in watching the weather conditions for safe and dry adventures : www.metservice.co.nz and www.avalanche.net.nz

Stay safe by filling out a HELP form with your trip intention details such as return time, planned route, party members and vehicle details at www.mountainsaftey.org.nz.

Call JT from Adventure Central as he is the BEST guide if you want to go to a gnarly hike in the bush!  ADVENTURE CENTRAL