One Mile Creek Walk
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min
Getting there
Starts from the One Mile Roundabout, on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road.
About the area
The Queenstown area has some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery and natural features. The region also has a rich history of both gold mining and settlement. Several walks follow goldfield trails that enable you to explore and enjoy the outstanding scenery at the same time.
Description
The old powerhouse near the start of
the One Mile Walk
Walk through the closest beech forest to Queenstown, in a creek environment that's home to numerous native birds: bellbird/korimako, tui, fantail/piwakwaka and tomtit/miromiro.
The track is steep in parts and follows an old pipeline up to One Mile Dam, once part of one of New Zealand’s first hydro-electric power development - you pass the old power house and several interpretation panels at the foot of the hill.
From the old dam there are several alternatives. You can retrace your steps; go on to the Skyline Road to connect with either the Fernhill-One Mile or Ben Lomond Tracks or follow the signposts to Wynyard Crescent, which leads back to the waterfront and Queenstown.
Plan and prepare
Warning: Please keep to the track, as it is lightly marked.
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