Most things to do in Queenstown involve a rush of adrenalin. This walk provides slow pump adrenalin. It's a steady climb through beautiful Forrest and then above the tree line for amazing views of the city, lake and surrounding mountains. Be sure to take the loop into the darkest part of the wooded area. Expect to see swathes of pixie mushrooms as well. It's free entertainment in a city that buzzes with commercial options. It's also a good warm up, or wind down, for one of the amazing extended hikes available in the area.
Steep walk and not for everybody, but once up the views are amazingly rewarding! Make sure you don't forget your drink bottle!
We had done a lot of research regarding local Queenstown hikes but we actually just happened upon this trail and decided to take it. It isn't a long hike but it is steep - you will be rewarded at the top by spectacular views and an easy escape from the hubbub of Queenstown. There were very few people on the trail the day we hiked it in February.
The walk is about two and a half hours return; great views as a payback for your hard graft up the very top of the hill. I would definitely recommend this trail if you want to get some breathtaking views of Queenstown, not to be missed and free!
known by Maori name: Te Tapu-nui. This moderate hike (tramp) will give you exercise, fresh air, panels which describe the history and flora of the area and a spectacular view of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables (mountains).
很棒的爬山体验,我非常喜欢。这座山有点儿陡峭,但是绝对值得一爬。如果你正在参观这个城镇,并且想要省点儿钱,那这也是一个很不错的免费活动,可以来体验体验。
Queenstown Hill就是Queenstown北边的小山,天晴的早上起来去登山徒步十分宜人,从Frankton Rd开始来回约2.5-3小时.从湖边的Frankton路逐步往上,可以回头看湖景和沿途建筑;然后进入一个茂密的松林,有点幽深,地下是厚厚的松针踩起来很舒服;穿过森林后即到山上平台,周围360度都是雪山,往下俯瞰Lake Wakatipu也很壮丽(和缆车上去看湖各有千秋).山上的路和路标都比较清楚,不放心可带个GPS手机,看着GOOGLE图走不会迷路.
A challenging walk for wonderful views. Nice information boards along the way and plenty of photo opportunities. A few "you are here" signs would be good to help and encourage walkers to make it to the top. Paths are steep but well looked after.
我们想尽量利用这好天气,从Crowne Plaza步行到Queenstown当地街道。能够看到当地人的生活,而且欣赏当地优美的环境。我们开始爬坡,需要提醒的是还是在街道。当地人身体真好!我们一直向上走,穿过一片漂亮的森林,最后感觉非常热,主要是因为走路。如果心脏不好,最好不要步行,而且我们步行速度很快。因为我们爬坡,能俯瞰Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu和周围山峰的景色,越来越壮丽,而且各个角度都非常好看。这次步行真的非常值得。之后我们悠闲的步行下山,而且沿途欣赏美景。
I often go on this walk to Get away from if all and clear me head. Takes over an hour and gives great views of Queenstown.