Located in Diamond Lake and Hospital Flat conservation areas in the Otago region
View from Diamond Lake viewing platform Image: Shellie Evans ©
Views over the farmland below to Lake Wanaka, Roys Peak and Glendu Bay beyond Image: Shellie Evans ©
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The track starts from the carpark and follows an old road to Diamond Lake.
From Diamond Lake, the track climbs steeply on a well formed track to a viewing platform above the lake. From here there are two options:
Mountain biking is permitted to Diamond Lake only.
The surrounding bluffs are very popular with rock or sport climbers, especially in summer when there is no ice on these southerly faces.
Diamond Lake Conservation Area is 18.5 km west of Wanaka on the Wanaka-Mount Aspiring Road.
Extreme care is required on these walks during winter. Because of ice, the Diamond Lake Track may not be suitable to walk.
The Diamond Lake Conservation Area's landscape has been carved by Ice Age glaciers, with stands of native forest and shrubland nestling into bluff systems.
Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | 0272696871 |
Fax: | 03 4437660 |
Email: | wanakavc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 93 Wanaka 9343 |
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