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View from Roys Peak – View of Lake Wanaka loop from Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve

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View from Roys Peak – View of Lake Wanaka loop from Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve

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View from Roys Peak – View of Lake Wanaka loop from Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve

10:42

26.6km

1,690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 11.0 km for 4.70 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.56 km

Roys Peak Track Trailhead

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The parking lot fills up relatively quickly in the morning.

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2

9.01 km

View of Lake Wanaka

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The view invites you to take a short break

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9.66 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

10.9 km

View from Roys Peak

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Beautiful view over Lake Wanaka… ideal for sunrise

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5

13.2 km

Mount Alpha Summit

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Amazing spot behind Roy's Peak from where you can watch Wanaka falling asleep.
Access over skyline track or Roy's Peak track.

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6

17.0 km

View of Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring, Mount Alta, and Minaret Peaks

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Nice view over the lake

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7

18.8 km

View of Lake Wanaka

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Wonderful view down to the lake

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8

19.6 km

View of Lake Wanaka, Mount Alta and Minaret Peaks

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Nice view over the lake

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9

20.1 km

View of Lake Wanaka

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From the summit there are wonderful views over Lake Wanaka and the city

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26.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.83 km

4.70 km

2.78 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

14.1 km

5.96 km

4.70 km

1.67 km

129 m

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Comments

March 1, 2024,🇳🇿 Sonnenaufgang auf dem Roys Peak

Last night in the hostel I found out from other backpackers that they wanted to hike to Roys Peak in the morning for sunrise. I was there spontaneously. When we arrived at the parking lot at 4:30, you could already see numerous headlamps zigzagging up the mountain from below. I was able to catch up with many of them on …

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February 12, 2023,Roys Peak Lookout – Rastplatz Rondje vanuit Wanaka

Hey, did you walk it and see the sunrise?

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January 9, 2025,Roys Peack Track bis zum Gipfel, Runde von Wānaka

Arriving on time will ensure you get a parking space. The path is wide and dusty but rarely steep. From the viewpoint it takes another half an hour to reach the summit. There is no summit cross here, just a radio mast.

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December 3, 2023,Roys Peak (Glhendu Track)

A nice out and back loop, take care it is in the sun all day and well protected from the wind so bring sun block.

A really well maintained track that gets a little loose towards the top *watch those ankles 😉

January 19, 2026,Neuseeland Tour: Roys Peak 16km

I stopped timing too late. It was only 16km. There was also 1320 meters of elevation gain and loss, and I started a bit later too 🙈

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March 9, 2023,Roys Peak Lookout – Rastplatz Runde von Wanaka

Nice one! There are much cooler lookout spots up to the summit than the famous instagram spot... just watch out for good spots.

March 19, 2024,🇳🇿 Roys Peak Track in Wanaka

Beautiful and strenuous 1220 meter climb to the summit. It's worth it, you'll be rewarded with a fantastic view. At the summit there was a simple but romantic proposal 😍
We were lucky and sunny. However, there is no shade, so make sure you take a hat and enough water (at least 1.5 liters) with you! Even if you don't …

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