The best mountain hikes in Otago

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Want to explore more of the mountains in New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Otago to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Otago.

Lake Wanaka Lookout loop from Wānaka	Expert 06:07 15.3km
View of Lake Wakatipu – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown	Expert 07:50 15.0km
Key Summit – View of Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy	Intermediate 02:43 8.17km
Diamond Lake – Rocky Peak loop from Wānaka	Intermediate 02:33 7.23km
Isthmus Peak loop from Lake Hāwea	Expert 07:21 16.0km
Lower Lookout – Rob Roy Glacier loop from Wānaka	Intermediate 03:22 10.6km
Mount Iron loop from Hidden Hills	Easy 01:30 4.59km
German Hill loop from Arrowtown	Intermediate 02:40 8.23km

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Lake Wanaka Lookout loop from Wānaka
06:07
15.3km
2.5km/h
1,220m
1,220m
Expert
5.0
(5)
58
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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View of Lake Wakatipu – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown
07:50
15.0km
1.9km/h
1,370m
1,370m
Expert
4.7
(6)
21
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Key Summit – View of Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy
02:43
8.17km
3.0km/h
400m
400m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
13
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Diamond Lake – Rocky Peak loop from Wānaka
02:33
7.23km
2.8km/h
420m
420m
Intermediate
11
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Isthmus Peak loop from Lake Hāwea
07:21
16.0km
2.2km/h
1,020m
1,020m
Expert
3.0
(1)
5
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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6
Lower Lookout – Rob Roy Glacier loop from Wānaka
03:22
10.6km
3.2km/h
400m
400m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
5
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Mount Iron loop from Hidden Hills
01:30
4.59km
3.1km/h
210m
210m
Easy
3
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
German Hill loop from Arrowtown
02:40
8.23km
3.1km/h
350m
350m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.