Lake Rere

Track category

Walking track

Time:

4 - 6 hr return

Description

Lake Rere, Wakatipu. Photo: C Kitai.
Lake Rere, Wakatipu

Taking the loop clockwise, cross the bridge and follow the marked route across Greenstone Station's open paddocks for an hour to Elfin Bay. An initially steep climb through red beech eases before reaching picturesque Lake Rere (running water), a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century. Pockets of mountain beech and grassland lead you to a second bridge and a brief climb to join the Greenstone Track.

Getting there

Park at the greenstone carpark which is 1 hour from Glenorchy.

Plan and prepare

NOTE: Beware of unbridged stream crossings in heavy rain.

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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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

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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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