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The Lightning Tree close to Castle Hill is the remains of a dead tree that I suppose was struck by lightning. It is located in the Southern side of Craigieburn Forest Park. Trailheads to Lightning Tree (Hogs Back Track) The Lightning Tree can be reached via both the southern end and northern end trailheads of  […]

Craigieburn Forest Park is filled with braided rivers, beech valleys, tussock grasslands, alpine screes and rugged mountain peaks over 2000 meters high. With two ski fields and plenty of hiking and mountain biking tracks within the forest park, it’s easily the locals’ favorite weekend spot for both chill and adrenaline rushed activities. On my trip

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