1.5 km loop
A short climb on an old dirt road leads from the car park to Diamond Lake. A shady nature trail then goes around the small lake before returning to the road.
The Diamond Lake Loop Track is the starting point for:
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is permitted to Diamond Lake only.
Other activities
The surrounding bluffs are very popular with rock or sport climbers, especially in summer when there is no ice on these southerly faces.
From Wanaka, drive west along the Wanaka – Mt Aspiring Road for 18.5 km to the Diamond Lake Conservation Area carpark where the track starts.
The road to the Diamond Lake carpark is sealed. During winter the road maybe icey so drive to the condition.
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.
Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 443 7660 |
| Email: | wanakavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 1 Ballantyne Road Wānaka 9305 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |