Lake Rere
Walking track
Time:
4 - 6 hr
Getting there
Park at the greenstone carpark which is 1 hour from Glenorchy.
About the area
Glenorchy, at the head of Lake Wakatipu, is the gateway to some of New Zealand’s best-known, multi-day tracks. There are also good one-day tracks, with many shorter walks nearby.
Description
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.
Plan and prepare
NOTE: Beware of unbridged stream crossings in heavy rain.
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required