Lake Rere walk
Located in Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas in the Otago region
Introduction
A steep climb through red beech eases before reaching picturesque Lake Rere, a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century.Taking the loop clockwise, cross the bridge and follow the marked route across Greenstone Station's open paddocks for an hour to Elfin Bay.
An initially steep climb through red beech eases before reaching picturesque Lake Rere (running water). This was a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century.
Pockets of mountain beech and grassland lead you to a second bridge and a brief climb to join the Greenstone Track. To finish this loop continue on Greenstone Track back to the start of the Lake Rere Walk.
Park at the Greenstone carpark which is 1 hour from Glenorchy.
Beware of unbridged stream crossings in heavy rain.
Your safety is your responsibility
- Take the right gear to keep yourself safe on your tramp.
- Tell someone your plans using the Outdoors Intentions form including when to raise the alarm if you haven't returned.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Safety Code.
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 442 7935 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 811 Queenstown 9348 |
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