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Glendhu Bay Track – Lake Wānaka Beach loop from Wānaka

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Glendhu Bay Track – Lake Wānaka Beach loop from Wānaka

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Glendhu Bay Track – Lake Wānaka Beach loop from Wānaka

04:07

51.1km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 4, 2025

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Damper Bay Lakeside Recreation Reserve

Waypoints

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1.59 km

Lake Wanaka Lakeside Trail

Highlight • Trail

Have Fun

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1.65 km

Wanaka Community Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.26 km

The Wanaka Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

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Glendhu Bay Track

Highlight • Trail

Busy in summer but nice for the rest of the year. Next to the campsite there is a nice park to rest, have a picnic or go for a swim.

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17.8 km

View of Lake Wanaka

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is another beautifully situated lake in the South Island and well worth a visit.

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48.3 km

Lake Wānaka Beach

Highlight • Beach

In nice weather a welcome change. The water is mostly cold by European standards. The kiwis do not care. I-Site and Nee Worldwide Supermarket nearby.

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49.1 km

YHA Wanaka Backpacker Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great hostel with views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains. Right in the heart of Wanaka with the excellent Cinema Paradiso close by.

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49.3 km

Cinema Paradiso

Highlight • Structure

Lovely little independent cinema with a cafe. A great 'living room' style movie experience.

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51.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

17.7 km

3.88 km

3.21 km

1.61 km

Surfaces

25.1 km

16.4 km

7.00 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 28 November

19°C

13°C

40 %

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Glendhu Bay Track – Lake Wānaka Beach loop from Wānaka

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Glendhu Bay Track

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