Skyline Route
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
10-11 hrs
Distance:
19 km
Description
This challenging tramp begins with the track to Roys Peak. From the peak, follow the ridge line over Mt Alpha and descend through snow tussock to a 4WD track. Then follow the poled route beside Spotts Creek to the Cardrona Road, 10 km from Wanaka township.
This track is prone to low cloud and is not recommended in poor weather or during the winter.
This track crosses private land. Please respect the landowner's property and livestock - no dogs or bikes.
The access via Roys Peak 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.
Plan and prepare
Always follow the outdoor safety code.
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.