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Otira Valley Track follows a deep alpine valley under the northern flank of Mount Rolleston to the Otira River footbridge. Beyond the footbridge is an unmarked route that continues further up to the dead end of the valley, where it’s possible for experienced mountaineers with route-finding skills to climb up to the peak of Mount […]

The Temple Basin Track is a 2.1km, 1.5 hours (one way) track that starts from the bottom of Temple Basin car park to Temple Basin Ski Area. It provides an eye-satisfying galore of expansive mountain views. From the same car park starting point, the Dobson Nature Walk is a very easy 750m, 15 minutes (one

Queenstown Hill Walking Track (Time Walk) Queenstown Hill Walking Track is a popular hiking spot right in the busy town. It’s often in the ‘to-do’ list of visitors who want to do some outdoor trip while in Queenstown, as it promises spectacular scenery and natural features. It takes around 2 hours for the return trip

Moke Lake Loop Track is a short and easy hiking track surrounded by mountains and it goes around Moke Lake. The lake’s unique curved shape with a peninsular sticking out into the center provides a variety of scenery as you walk the track. Getting There: Moke Lake Car Park & Campsite The journey to Moke

Mt Crichton Loop Track is a local’s favorite hiking track. It can be done in an easy loop that features native bush, rivers, a waterfall, old gold mining tunnels, historic hut, mountains and lake views. Mt Crichton Loop Track Parking & Trailhead 12.01pm: Mt Crichton Loop Track Parking is located across the road near the

Bob’s Cove Track is a popular short walking track off Queenstown. It takes you through native bush to the pristine blue cove of Lake Wakatipu. You can then hike up the hill for the stunning Bob’s Cove View Point. For a slightly longer walk with more variety, I recommend starting from Twelve Mile Delta to

Nestled on the South Island of New Zealand, the charming historic town of Arrowtown is a delightful destination for everyone. I have spent months living and working in the picturesque Arrowtown during my New Zealand Working Holiday, and I absolutely love it! I miss the early morning walk to work in this small town! Neighboring

The Sawpit Gully Trail is an easy-moderate hiking loop starting from Arrowtown. The 2-3 hours loop trail offers a variety of scenery, including the Arrow River, gold mining relics, creeks, mountain ranges, and open grassland. At the Northern half-point of the loop, a steep but short climb up the German Hill presents a breathtaking panoramic

Tobins Track, named after the person who built and maintained the road in the 1870s, is one of the many easy walking tracks in Arrowtown. In Autumn seasons, the track is surrounded with bright red trees, while the sides of the track are covered with their fallen autumn leaves. At the furthest end of Tobins

Being an extreme sports country, skiing or snowboarding in New Zealand is simply another thing to do for the locals and visitors alike. While New Zealand weather conditions are not known to make the perfect ‘powdery’ snow (it’s more common to get ‘icy’ snow here), it’s still one of the best places to ski in