South IslandOtago
Roys Peak Track
A steep climb through farmland and tussock above Lake Wānaka.
16 kmReturn
The trail
Wānaka, South Island
The route zigzags up from Wānaka–Mount Aspiring Road to the 1,578-metre summit. Despite DOC’s walking-track category, the sustained climb requires high fitness.
Before you go
- Closed for lambing from 1 October to 10 November each year.
- Snow and ice can affect the upper route; check current alpine conditions.
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Check official trail informationTrail information sourceDepartment of Conservation
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