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View of Lake Wanaka – Roys Peak Viewpoint loop from Mount Roy Car Park Recreation Reserve

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View of Lake Wanaka – Roys Peak Viewpoint loop from Mount Roy Car Park Recreation Reserve

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View of Lake Wanaka – Roys Peak Viewpoint loop from Mount Roy Car Park Recreation Reserve

05:03

12.7km

980m

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Hard hike. Very 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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Mount Roy Car Park Recreation Reserve

The Stack Conservation Area

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46 m

Roys Peak Track Trailhead

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The parking lot fills up relatively quickly in the morning.

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2.61 km

View of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains

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I love the combination of mountains and pretty lakes… you can find this beautiful combination here

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6.25 km

View of Lake Wanaka from Roys Peak

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Beautiful views over Lake Wanaka

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6.34 km

Roys Peak Viewpoint

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Not quite the summit. It is about 200m higher and 30 minutes away. The entire tour can be completed in 4 hours if you are fit.

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6.76 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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8.53 km

View of Lake Wanaka

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Wonderful view down to the lake

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9.37 km

View of Lake Wanaka, Mount Alta and Minaret Peaks

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Nice view over the lake

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9.84 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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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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12.3 km

470 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

283 m

126 m

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