Albert Town
Top Adventures in Albert Town
Bike along the Clutha River
17.4 mi
The Upper Clutha River track and Newcastle track can be joined to form a great ~28km loop that I highly recommend as a long run or a fun mountain bike ride. I suggest parking at the Hawea River swing bridge in Albert Town and starting off by going...
Hike the Breast Hill Track to Pakituhi Hut
3.0
5 mi
/ 1312.3 ft gain
From the road to Pakituhi Hut the track is a steady climb rising 400 meters on a formed zig-zag track to a small saddle. You'll get increasingly better views of Lake Hawea as you climb up the switch-backs, and you might walk alongside some sheep t...
Hike Lake Wanaka and Photograph the Famous Tree
5.0
13.7 mi
/ 0 ft gain
To begin this hike park in the lakeside lot on the west edge of town and begin walking counter-clockwise around Lake Wanaka. The first destination you will reach is the famed Wanaka Tree, which is easily recognized by the crowds of people around i...
Hike along Wanaka's Waterfall Creek Track
4.0
3.1 mi
The Waterfall Creek Track is a well-formed track without any major undulations that can be enjoyed by foot or bike. It's family- and dog-friendly, and is perhaps the most heavily walked stretch of Wanaka's shoreline.Within the first few hundred me...
Hike or Bike the Glendhu Bay Track
9.3 mi
This walk can also be started from the waterfront in Wanaka, which is only a few km from the track start above.
From the car park, follow the track along the lake north. It is quite well marked and follows the coastline offering stunning views of...
Hike Roys Peak Track
5.0
6.8 mi
/ 4127.3 ft gain
This is a very strenuous uphill hike, with very few level stretches along the way, so make sure you have a good level of fitness, and wear sturdy shoes to avoid blisters, as the way back down will be hard on your knees and feet.
The track begins o...
Hike the Skyline Track
11.8 mi
/ 4000 ft gain
The Roys Peak carpark is an accessible trailhead 10 minutes outside of Wanaka that rewards anyone willing to spend a few hours slogging their way uphill with EPIC views of Lake Wanaka, the surrounding mountain ranges, and Aspiring National Park in...
Climb the Buchanan Peaks above Lake Wanaka
5.0
18.6 mi
/ 8202.1 ft gain
From Wanaka-Mt. Aspiring Road, head west out of town and past Glendhu Bay (and Roy's Peak). Go right on West Wanaka Station Road and follow it until the obvious split towards the Homestead Bay / Minaret Burn Track parking area to the right.Take th...
