Roys Peak

A very popular but physically demanding hike, but with the reward of an unobstructed view of the surrounding Lake Wanaka.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 15.59 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 8h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Very difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,239 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,239 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,573 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 334 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Park in the large car park at the bottom of Roys Peak. The route is fairly straightforward.

(S/E) Cross the fence at the information sign, then tackle the climb and pass a toilet. The path is wide and climbs steadily.

(1) Come to a small enclosure: it's a stele, a good excuse to take a break from the climb. Then resume the uphill path.

(2) Pass a fence marking the entrance to the Roys Peak Nature Reserve. Continue climbing. Reach the ridge ("the view to the north is very clear; it's possible to go back and forth on the ridge").

(3) Continue South. Make a few hairpin bends.

(4) Change sides, and Lac de Wanaka is no longer visible. Continue up and reach the summit ("360° view, especially of Lake Wanaka").

(5) Take the opposite route back down to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 334 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 1.87 - alt. 666 m - Enclosure - Stele
  3. 2 : km 5.06 - alt. 1,118 m - Entering the reserve
  4. 3 : km 6.35 - alt. 1,322 m - Ridge - Toilets
  5. 4 : km 7.14 - alt. 1,465 m - Change of slope
  6. 5 : km 7.86 - alt. 1,571 m - Roys Peak (1578 m)
  7. S/E : km 15.59 - alt. 334 m - Car park

Notes

Start: Park in the large car park at the bottom of Roys Peak. The route is fairly straightforward. A $2 donation is required to help the [Department of Conservation.
|https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/wanaka-area/things-to-do/roys-peak-track/]

Facilities: Toilets are available 100 m from the start and at the finish on the ridge (3).

Find more information on the Department of Conservation website here.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Delphinium
Delphinium ★

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This hike is very popular! It offers incredible views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding area. It is well worth the diversions. Thanks

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