First bit through a pine forest (not native to the area) is less fun - but once you're past the trees, the views are amazing. More

Great Walk, great views looking down on Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. More

Awesome to do in winter when the snow is all around Queenstown has so many great tracks More

We watched the fireworks from here and had a great viewpoint for the fireworks display from the lake More

I hiked up Queenstown Hill very early in the morning and was rewarded with amazing views of Queenstown below, the Remarkables mountains, and Lake Wakatipu. I did not need to ride and pay for the Gondola to get a bird's eye view. The trek up the hill is steep and would take about 1.5 hours return if moderately fit. On... More

An easy uphill walk, with amazing views at the top. Well maintained track, and a great way to see Queenstown! A cheap alternative to the Gondola More

A hard trek at times but worth it at the top. Views in all directions and only the sky above. Great to do something without a tour bus in sight! More

Your fitness level does not matter as you can take your time to climb this hill for spectacular views of queenstown More

I love to walk the Queenstown Hill track. It is short and only takes a couple of hours depending on how hard you tackle it. The name gives away that it is uphill but it is well worth it. The view from the basket of dreams is wonderful. I often take a beer in my day pack and sit at... More