The best mountain hikes in Otago
4.6
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130
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9
hikes
Last updated: October 19, 2025
5.0
(5)
60
hikers
1. Ridge Trail to the Summit – Lake Wanaka Lookout loop from Wānaka
15.3km
06:10
1,220m
1,220m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(6)
26
hikers
2. View of Lake Wakatipu – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown
15.0km
07:57
1,370m
1,370m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(1)
13
hikers
3. Key Summit – View of Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy
8.17km
02:43
400m
400m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
hikers
4. Diamond Lake – Rocky Peak loop from Wānaka
7.23km
02:34
420m
420m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
(1)
9
hikers
5. Isthmus Peak loop from Lake Hāwea
16.0km
07:24
1,020m
1,020m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
5
hikers
6. Lower Lookout – Rob Roy Glacier loop from Wānaka
10.6km
03:22
400m
400m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
7. Mount Iron loop from Hidden Hills
4.59km
01:30
210m
210m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
hikers
8. German Hill loop from Arrowtown
8.23km
02:40
350m
350m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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