Lake Hayes Walkway

Track category

Walking track
Mountain bike - Easy

Time:

2 - 3 hr return (walking)

Description

Stroll, walk, run or cycle around a lake surrounded by spectacular mountains; also home to a healthy population of Australasian crested grebe.

Getting there

Lake Hayes.
Lake Hayes

Start/Finish: Lake Hayes Pavilion and show grounds on SH 6; Bendemeer Bay; North Lake Hayes picnic area; Arrowtown Rd and Rutherford Rd (off Speargrass Flat Rd).

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching Bird and wildlife watching
Fishing Fishing
Mountain biking and cycling Mountain biking and cycling

Mountain biking

Track description

This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.

Other activities

Other activities at Lake Hayes Walkway inlcude swimming, enjoying lookout and views, and having a picnic.

About the area

Arrowtown area

A variety of walks around Arrowtown take in historic sites and amazing scenery. Ensure you are prepared for the weather conditions.

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for Otago tracks

Contacts

Queenstown Regional Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 442 7935
Address: 38 Shotover Street
Queenstown 9300
Email: queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz
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