There are many walks in the area and the links below show only a few. Go to the Queenstown tracks and walks section to get the full list.
The Arawata Bridle Track follows part of the original bridle trail that connected Queenstown and Glenorchy.
The Ben Lomond Track is a demanding climb, but on clear days trampers are rewarded at the summit with spectacular panoramic views.
Along the Fernhill - One Mile Track you'll see a mixture of exotic and beech forest, with alpine tussocklands at the highest sections.
The well-used Frankton Walkway provides a pleasant stroll or bicycle ride along the lakeshore between Queenstown and Frankton.
The Gibbston River Trail is a walking and mountain bike track that stretches 11km from the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge along the south bank of the Kawarau River to Waitiri Creek Wines.
A walk with superb lake and mountain views over undulating open grassland and scattered scrub, ending at Jack's Point.
The Kelvin Peninsula Track follows along the southern side of Frankton Arm and alternates from sidling below homes to traversing through regenerating native bush.
One Mile Creek Walk follows an old pipeline up to One Mile Dam, once one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric power schemes.
The 500-metre climb up Queenstown Hill Time Walk to the summit of Te Tapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness) is well rewarded by the views.
Sunshine Bay Walk is a native bush walk that follows along the lakeshore to the Sunshine Bay jetty and carpark.
From Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track is a 1.5 hour/one way walk where you'll see ancient marine sediments.
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