Walking in the Wakatipu

No visit to the Wakatipu would be complete for us without taking the time to enjoy a few of our favourite hiking trails. The trail network here is now better than ever with the Wakatipu Trails Trust doing an amazing job linking new biking/walking trails throughout the district.

Sadly we didn’t have enough time to do all of our old favourites, but we had fun biking in and out of Queenstown on the Frankton track, walking the Arrowtown River loop (more lupins – can’t have enough of a good thing!), and up Sawpit Gully. A Monday evening run out at Mount Creighton track with some of our old running buddies was just like old times.

Spending time walking and swimming and relaxing at our old favourite Lake Hayes was special, as was a hike up to Lake Alta with Barry & Beth (poor little Jack wasn’t feeling well that day so stayed at home with Ruth). Borrowing Barry’s kayaks was another wonderful way to while away an hour or two in the deep blue water of the Wakatipu. So many special moments in a very special place. We are two very lucky people.

Lake Hayes

Lake Alta