The best walks and hikes in Otago
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New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Otago to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Otago 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 19, 2025
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1. Roys Peak Track Trailhead – View of Lake Wanaka loop from Wānaka
14.6km
05:53
1,160m
1,160m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(284)
2,491
hikers
2. Roys Peak Track Trailhead – View from Roys Peak loop from Wānaka
24.1km
09:47
1,610m
1,610m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.7
(154)
1,376
hikers
3. Stone Cairns in the Forest – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Queenstown
7.58km
02:48
500m
500m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(146)
1,177
hikers
4. Ben Lomond Saddle – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown
14.6km
07:47
1,360m
1,360m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(137)
1,208
hikers
5. View of Diamond Lake – Diamond Lake loop from Wānaka
6.65km
02:25
410m
410m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(117)
1,008
hikers
6. Mount Iron Summit View – View of Lake Wanaka loop from Wānaka
6.90km
02:07
220m
220m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(99)
902
hikers
7. View of Lake Wanaka – Mount Iron Summit View loop from Hidden Hills
4.61km
01:31
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(57)
696
hikers
8. Isthmus Peak Track Trailhead – Isthmus Peak loop from Lake Hāwea
16.1km
07:26
1,020m
1,020m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(44)
625
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(37)
534
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10. Routeburn River – Routeburn Falls loop from Glenorchy
18.6km
05:48
660m
660m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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