Mount Aspiring, New Zealand
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Mount Aspiring
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Hike to Queenstown Hill
5.03.1 mi / 1640.4 ft gainThis is a great hike while you're in Queenstown to see a gorgeous view of the area if you have a few hours to kill. The hike is very well marked with lots of information boards on the area. Please make sure to dress appropriately - there can be some snow on the ground in the winter. From the carp...Read more -
Queenstown, New Zealand
Ben Lomond Track via Skyline Road
5.025.88 mi / 3107 ft gainIn the summer, Ben Lomond is an easy rated track flooded with tourists. In the winter, the hike gets a complete makeover by the soft blankets of snow, especially closer to the peak. Although the snow makes the route significantly more challenging, the views afforded are phenomenal and the trail i...Read more -
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Climb to Homer Saddle, Fjordland NP
1.6 mi / 1574.8 ft gainThis route is not marked, riddled with loose rock, and requires climbing on narrow exposed ledges. There are often snow patches on the saddle and an unchecked fall will almost certainly result in a fatality. However, for experienced and well prepared parties this can be one of the most rewarding ...Read more -
Queenstown Lakes District, New Zealand
Ben Lomond Track via Old Skyline Road
5.025.99 mi / 3107 ft gainAdventuring up to Ben Lomond's summit is an out-and-back day hike with views that are arguably more rewarding than some of those you get on New Zealand's Great Walks. You can take the Skyline gondola part way up if you want to shorten the climb, but I usually start at the small signposted carpark...Read more -
Gibbston, New Zealand
Hike to Lake Alta
2 miFrom Queenstown drive to the Remarkables Ski Field. The road features incredible views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, Shotover Canyon and the Southern Alps. The road takes you far above tree line into alpine high country.From the parking area it is a short (30-45 min) walk along a pleasant trail t...Read more