Roys Peak Track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
5-6 hr return
Distance:
11 km
Description
View from the summit on the Roys
Peak Track
The all-encompassing panorama from this 1,578-metre summit includes most of Lake Wanaka, the surrounding peaks and Mount Aspiring/Tititea. After crossing through paddocks, the well-graded track continues through alpine tussock to the ridge.
This is an exposed track and temperatures can drop quickly, even in mid-summer. Please take warm and windproof clothing.
This track crosses private land. Please respect the landowner's property and livestock - no dogs or bikes.
The track is closed for lambing from the 1 October - 10 November inclusive.
Getting there
The track starts at the Roys Peak Track carpark, 6 km from the Wanaka township on the Mt Aspiring Road.
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