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Section 84 of 93 · Otago

Lake Wakatipu Bypass

Distance
80.2 km
Time
3 days
Grade
Moderate
Ascent
1674 m
High point
444 m
Type
Multi-day

Walking this section

Introduction

The trailheads on either side of the Lake are at Queenstown and at the Greenstone Carpark. They make natural beginning or end points for Te Araroa section trampers so it's really only through-trampers that have to deal with the issue of getting from one trailhead to the other. There are several options available and trampers can use whatever safe method they like without it compromising the integrity of their tramp.

An option is to take a road shuttle via Glenorchy. There are regular tramper services that do this.

The trailheads on either side of the Lake are at Queenstown and at the Greenstone Carpark. They make natural beginning or end points for Te Araroa section trampers so it's really only through-trampers that have to deal with the issue of getting from one trailhead to the other. There are several options available and trampers can use whatever safe method they like without it compromising the integrity of their tramp.

An option is to take a road shuttle via Glenorchy. There are regular tramper services that do this.

Getting there

Northern Start: Queenstown

Southern End: Greenstone Station Road carpark

Elevation 1674 m ascent · 308–444 m
0 km 80.2 km
GPX Full trail map

Track conditions

Potential Hazards

  • Vehicles on road or track. Take extreme care if walking to Glenorchy/Kinloch
  • Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
  • Weather extremes
  • Few water sources

Transport

Transport to Glenorchy and/or Kinloch and/or Mavora Walkway

Accommodation

Trail Pass

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite - bypass km 10.7 - Not Included in The Trail Pass

Kinloch Campsite - bypass km 70.8 - Included in The Trail Pass

Other Accommodation

Food and supplies