For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Otago Region. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Otago Region
Hiking Route
· South Island
Routeburn Track
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Difficulty
moderate
28 km
43:00 h
1,189 m
1,139 m
Höhenway with sea view
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Hiking Route
· South Island
Caples Track
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Difficulty
moderate
24.3 km
41:30 h
724 m
426 m
The more challenging alternative to the Greenstone Track
Hiking Route
· South Island
Via the Rees-Dart Track to Cascade Saddle
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Difficulty
moderate
78.3 km
89:00 h
2,400 m
2,392 m
Alpine glories and starry skies
Hiking Route
· South Island
Greenstone Track
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Difficulty
easy
34 km
46:30 h
359 m
726 m
A beautiful river walk
Hiking Route
· New Zealand
Routeburn Track Day 1. Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
3:04 h
539 m
86 m
A steady walk through the trees crossing bridges and following the Routeburn river. The path steepens past Routeburn flats and heads up through Beech forest to Routeburn Falls Hut.
If you would like to read more about this route and my own experience of walking it please click on the link below.
https://jimearl6.com/routeburn-track-day-one-routeburn-shelter-to-routeburn-falls-hut/#more-4629
Hiking Route
· South Island
NZ Arrowtown Goldwaschcamp
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.9 km
4:30 h
183 m
184 m
Wanderung mit mehreren Flußdurchquerungen
Hiking Route
· South Island
Ben Lomond
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.7 km
4:36 h
1,409 m
1,452 m
Ben Lomond is the peak accessible from central Queenstown. I stayed close enough to go up the access road and come back to town.
Hiking Route
· South Island
Lake Mackenzie Hut to Routeburn Falls Hut
Difficulty
difficult
11 km
5:30 h
653 m
551 m
Climb up above the treeline and traverse along the exposed Hollyford Face crossing from Fiordland National Park into Mount Aspiring National Park.
Hiking Route
· South Island
Lake Diamond and Rocky Mountain Walk
Difficulty
moderate
6.2 km
2:45 h
502 m
502 m
On this walk you can just go around Diamond Lake on the lower circuit or walk the upper level circuit which is more strenuous but with a stunning lookout when you reach the top.
Hiking Route
· South Island
Cathedral Caves Walk
Difficulty
easy
2.6 km
1:00 h
111 m
110 m
Stretch your legs on this short walk to discover the impressive Cathedral Caves.
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Routeburn Track Day 1. Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut by Jim
October 28, 2021
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Silver Peaks Track - Dunedin by Keith
August 12, 2021
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Great walk, fabulous views almost all the way round. A long day out but definitely worth the effort. Thanks for sharing
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Mt Crichton Loop Track by Jera
July 19, 2021
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