Ben Lomond track.

It actually didn’t take long for the path to open out and reward us with some stunning vistas! Ben Lomond Track: If you can't go to Roys Peak in Wanaka, do this hike... - See 680 traveler reviews, 482 candid photos, and great deals for Queenstown, New Zealand, at Tripadvisor. Although being quite physically demanding the reward is definitely worth the struggle.. The track is fairly straight forward but there are some steep bits (especially towards the end where you can take the shortcut I mentioned earlier). Check the weather conditions before you go (MetService is the most reliable website). Stay on the marked track. I am heading to Queenstown from Te Anau and have booked accommodation in Queenstown for two nights. Experience magnificent lake and mountain views as you climb up the saddle. Distance: 8.1 miles Elevation Gain: 4,337 feet Route Type: Out & Back. The popular Tiki Trail starts at the base of the Skyline Gondola, in central Queenstown, zigzagging through the pine forest as it climbs up Bob’s Peak summit. Need to know . Mountain bikes are not permitted on the Roy's Peak Track. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from November until April. This is the ultimate hike from Queenstown, where I lived and worked for 4 months during New Zealand's summer. I am not a fast walker by any means and I managed to do it in 7 hours from my house on Fernhill, one of Queenstown's neighbourhoods (including one hour at the top). Try camping on Roys Peak. Answer 1 of 4: Hi everyone, I'm working on finalizing my itinerary for March and need some advice for Queenstown/Wanaka area. The upper area connects to the Skyline access road, providing access to the Ben Lomond track along the way. The views from up there are some of the most photo worthy in Queenstown. Ben Lomond track is a challenging track with a 1438m elevation gain of the walk. This track crosses private land. Start at the Roy's Peak Track carpark on Mt Aspiring Road. For the first segment, the track begins at the Douglas fir stands via the Skyline Access Road and takes you through the alpine tussocks and shrubs. Emerging from the forest earlier than on Mount Alfred, the very well maintained (thanks Department of Conservation) track meets up with the Ben Lomond Saddle where one can choose to go right to Bowen Peak or left to the Ben Lomond summit. Once we were up on Bob’s Peak, we had planned to walk along the Ben Lomond track to see some views. Parking can be limited at peak times, consider walking or biking to the track starting point.