Isthmus Peak is great hike that equals that of Roys Peak. Majority of this track has expansive views of Lake Hawea (which you don’t see in Roys Peak) and Lake Wanaka. The Isthmus Peak track is also a lot quieter.
Can you drive to Roys Peak Wanaka?
The parking area is located just 6.6km from Wanaka city centre.
By car, the drive from the town to the trailhead is a mere 7 minutes
. The parking area for the Roys Peak track can be found by simply driving alongside Lake Wanaka on Wanaka-Mount Aspiring Rd. If in doubt, it is easy to find on Google Maps.
Can you camp on top of Roys Peak?
Camping at the top of Roys Peak is somewhat of a grey area.
It is common for people to camp but you must do so at your own risk
.
Can you hike Roys Peak in June?
Time of year:
Roy’s Peak can be hiked all year round
but of course, we prefer Roy’s Peak in the winter! If you’re planning on tackling this peak in the winter, you may need crampons or an ice ax depending on the snow conditions.
Which is harder Ben Lomond or Roys Peak?
The only catch to Roy’s is that you are completely exposed to the sun with zero shade and the climb is relentless, you’re looking at 2.5 hours (approx!) of solid uphill walking and coming down gets a bit hard on your knees.
Ben Lomond
is no walk in the park either but I find it a little easier.
Is Roys Peak difficult?
How hard is Roy’s Peak? Roy’s Peak is a
medium to hard difficulty day hike
. It involves a large elevation climb of 1,258 meters and in total is 16 kilometers long. You need to be reasonably fit to complete the track.
Are there toilets on Roys Peak?
Yes, there are two toilets along the track
. One is near the beginning of the track and the other is around 7km mark, near the end of the track.
How high is Wanaka above sea level?
951′
How long is Benlomond hike?
| Munros Ben Lomond (974m, Munro 183) | Ascent 975m (3,200ft) | Distance 11km (7m) | Time walking : 4:20hr* running : 1:30hr *Naismith’s rule : 4km/h distance + 600m/h ascent | Start/finish Rowardennan (grid ref : NS360987) |
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How do you climb Ben Lomond?
To climb Ben Lomond, head to Rowardennan on the east side of Loch Lomond. Access Rowardennan by car (there are no busses) via an 11-mile dead-end road from the village of Drymen. Cruise Loch Lomond run twice daily sailings by their water bus from Tarbet on the west side of Loch Lomond.
Where is Mt Aspiring?
Mt Aspiring National Park
straddles the southern end of the Southern Alps
. The closest towns are Wānaka, Queenstown, Glenorchy and Te Anau. It is one of New Zealand’s larger parks at 355,543 ha and it lies alongside the largest, Fiordland National Park.
Where is Roys Peak NZ?
The nearest towns are Wānaka (6 km), Queenstown (68km) and Haast (142 km) on the West Coast. The track starts at the Roys Peak Track car park on the
Mount Aspiring Road near Wānaka
.
How hard is Isthmus peak?
Experience this 9.70 mile, out and back trail near Wanaka, Otago.
Generally considered a challenging route
, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
What is the deepest lake in New Zealand?
Kayakers paddle on a calm
Lake Hauroko
, at 462 metres New Zealand’s deepest lake, in the southern part of Fiordland National Park.
Is Lake Wanaka man made?
Lake Wānaka lies in a u-shaped valley
formed by glacial erosion during the last ice age more than 10,000 years ago
. It is fed by the Mātukituki and Makarora Rivers, and is the source of the Clutha River / Mata-Au.
How far above sea level is Lake Hawea?
Lake Hawea is the most northerly of the glacial lakes in Otago, is some 19 miles long, up to 5 miles wide and is 46 sq. miles in area. It is some
1,133 ft
above sea level and 1,285 ft deep.
