How Long Is Roy Peak Hike?

It is a steady 1300 meter climb to the top, steep in some places, with very few flat or downhill sections. The higher you go the better the views get. The entire length of the hike is

16 km

. It took us four and half hours total to do the hike, including a stop for lunch and a stop for photos.

How many miles is Roys Peak?

The full Roys Peak Track is a

16km (~10 mile)

return hike, with a 1300m (~1 mile) elevation gain. This means you are walking 8km up a very steep incline before descending 8km back down.

Is Roys Peak harder than Tongariro?

It’s really tough on the body, so if you’re new to hiking, you might sit this one over. Glenn and I both found that

the Roy’s peak hike difficulty was greater than the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

. The Tongariro constantly changes its landscape, whereas the Roy’s Peak track stays the same during the whole hike.

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.

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.

Can you walk Roys Peak in winter?

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.

How high is Wanaka above sea level?

951′

Can you camp on Roys Peak?

Is Camping on Roys Peak Legal?

Yes! Although not on the very summit, or on the first two thirds of the track (private farmland)

. There is limited space, and respect is certainly needed to ensure you’re not being intrusive.

Can you bike up Roys Peak?

More information. Start at the Roy’s Peak Track carpark on Mt Aspiring Road. Parking can be limited at peak times, consider walking or biking to the track starting point.

Mountain bikes are not permitted on the Roy’s Peak Track

.

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.

Is the Tongariro Crossing closed?

UPDATE –

TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING SHUTTLE

Shuttles are no longer operating and closed for the remainder of the season

. Latest weather update – Tongariro National Park. For more info enquire here.

How long does it take to cross the Tongariro Crossing?

Prepare for a long, challenging day

Allow

9 hours to complete the walk

. There are between 9 and 11 hours of daylight in winter, so leave early enough to complete the trip before it gets dark. Always take a head torch. Be prepared to turn back if conditions are no longer safe or if your progress is too slow.

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.

How long is Benlomond hike?

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.

How far above sea level is Queenstown?

It is situated

310m (1,017ft)

above sea level at latitude 45 degrees south and longitude 169 degrees west. A popular holiday spot at any time of the year, Queenstown is renowned for its four distinctive seasons.

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.