Superb hiking and gentle strolls

Queenstown has some delightful walks and nearby are some world renowned overnight hikes, with accommodation in mountain huts and experienced guides to inform you about the flora and fauna. When you leave the lodge for your hike we'll take care of your luggage and you'll know you are returning to a hot bath, a massage and a well earned dinner.

Milford Track - 55km

Perhaps the most famous of the South Island walks, this track was originally made by Maori as a route through to Milford_Sound. Three nights are spent on the track and a fourth at Milford Sound. This is the way to encounter Fiordland at its most spectacular: deep lakes; silent fiords; luxuriant forest and sheer canyons carved out of imposing granite define this landscape. And, of course, the satisfaction of climbing MacKinnon Pass.

Routeburn Track - 40km

The Routeburn Track passes through two national parks, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, and is part of Te Wahipounamu, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.  The area is a haven for native birdlife. The walk involves three day's walking and two nights on the track so is shorter than the Milford Track. Alternatively there is a one-day walk from Queenstown to Routeburn Flats Hut and back with an optional hike up to the falls.

Hollyford Track - 37km

There is a bit of everything in this great walk which ends at the beach, where you'll visit a fur seal colony, and includes a scenic flight to Milford Sound and a jet boat ride on the Hollyford River and across Lake McKerrow. The walk takes three days (two nights on the track)

Local Walks

Within the vicinity of the lodge there is a lovely walk along the lake front and, when stock movements permit, it is possible to walk from the lodge to Remarkables, where a waterfall provides the lodge's water. In and around Queenstown there are various options; some, such as Queenstown Hill Walk, start from the town centre, others are a short drive away.

Heli-hiking

Escape into the wilderness by helicopter and hike along dramatic ridges or through green valleys or even across a glacier. A knowledgeable guide to answer your questions and find a memorable spot to enjoy a picnic lunch and of course to summon the helicopter when you are ready to return to the lodge.
Take a guided hike in the mountains with a heli-hike from the lodge grounds or even our unique and spectacular Wilderness Walk. Heli-hike from NZ$990 pp.

Guided walks

Combine a Dart River jet boat trip with a guided hike from China Man's Bluff into the Dart Rees Wilderness.
Or enjoy a half day guided walk to Sam's Summer Hut or a whole day's hiking on one of the longer trails with a guide to take care of the transport and walking route. From NZ$250 pp.