Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove Track
Lord of the Rings location:
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min
Getting there
Turn off at sign posted on the Glenorchy Road - "Twelve Mile Delta Camping and Picnic Area", then follow the signs to the bridge.
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
A walker on the Twelve Mile
Delta Track
Budding geologists will delight in the ancient marine sediments to be found between Bob’s Cove – Picnic Point and Twelve Mile Creek. Fossils of oyster shells, other molluscs and algae can be found at Farry’s Beach. Keep an eye out for summer’s red rata flowers amount the lakeshore Pittosporum and the large white flowered native clematis in spring.
Plan and prepare
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