Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Diamond Lake (Wānaka) Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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30 m

Diamond Lake Conservation Area Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

833 m

Diamond Lake

Highlight • Lake

1.16 km

View of Diamond Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.34 km

Diamond Lake

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A dark lake that can be reached from the car park in 15 minutes. The lake fits optimally into the landscape. On a nice hiking trail you can walk around the lake in 15min.

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2.10 km

View of Roy's Peak and Surrounding Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.48 km

Viewpoint

3.36 km

View from Rocky Peak (775 m)

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.60 km

View of Lake Wanaka, Roys Peak, and Mount Aspiring

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great viewpoint over the lake toward Wanaka and surrounding country. Also good views of Mt Aspiring.

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5.65 km

View of Diamond Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

unofficial trail, about 2 minutes up the slope with a beautiful view

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6.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

941 m

792 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

745 m

661 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 9 March

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Diamond Lake Conservation Area Trailhead

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