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Hector Mountains

Hector Mountains

The best walks and hikes in the Hector Mountains

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Want to go hiking in the Hector Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Hector Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Hector Mountains is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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1. Lake Wānaka Lakeside View – Lake Hayes loop from Lake Hayes Estate

8.23km

02:10

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lake Alta loop from Hanleys Farm

3.57km

01:14

200m

Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Lake Wakatipu – Helipad at the Waterfall loop from Kingston

4.06km

01:43

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lake Wakatipu loop from Jacks Point

4.67km

01:28

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of the Kawarau River – Wooden Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate

10.2km

02:44

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Lower Shotover Bridge – Frankton Beach loop from Quail Rise

14.9km

03:58

160m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Wooden Bridge – Wine Cellar Barrels loop from Remarkables Park

2.94km

00:48

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lake Alta – Lake Alta loop from Remarkables Park

9.54km

03:14

480m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Stone Cairns in the Forest – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Frankton

22.2km

06:35

600m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Wooden Bridge – Wine Cellar Barrels loop from Lake Hayes Estate

10.1km

02:43

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Hector Mountains

1. Lake Wānaka Lakeside View – Lake Hayes loop from Lake Hayes Estate

2. Lake Alta loop from Hanleys Farm

3. View of Lake Wakatipu – Helipad at the Waterfall loop from Kingston

4. Lake Wakatipu loop from Jacks Point

5. View of the Kawarau River – Wooden Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate

6. Lower Shotover Bridge – Frankton Beach loop from Quail Rise

7. Wooden Bridge – Wine Cellar Barrels loop from Remarkables Park

8. Lake Alta – Lake Alta loop from Remarkables Park

9. Stone Cairns in the Forest – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Frankton

10. Wooden Bridge – Wine Cellar Barrels loop from Lake Hayes Estate

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