Roys Peak - Roys Peak
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Contact Roys Peak
| Address : | Glendhu Bay 9382, New Zealand |
| Postal code : | 9382 |
| Website : | https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/wanaka-area/things-to-do/roys-peak-track/ |
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Moira Fraser on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the walk up to Roy's Peak is astounding and unbelievably popular given that it is an 6.5 km hike to the Viewpoint which includes 1000m of ascent. Many of those making the hike seem surprised to find it such a relentless climb, and may be ill-prepared in terms of footwear and suitable clothing for the alpine environment. On our most recent climb, you can see that it was steely grey and calm, with lots of mist wreathing around the mountains and making for magical misty views, but no sighting of Mt Aspiring. Please be prepared for a long hard, relentless climb which goes on for about 2 hours or 2 1/2 hours to the Viewpoint. The summit of Roys Peak is another 30-45 mins further on.
Because this walk is so popular, there may be many people at the Viewpoint, creating a queue of people waiting to take their turn at capturing "the" shot.
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Mario P on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beautiful place with stunning views. Absolutely must-see when in South Island, New Zealand. People often go just to a viewing point to take those "Instagram" photos but views from the top are even greater. We didn't get the best weather and not all the pictures were perfect but still we couldn't be disappointed.
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Brendan M on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great day trek with well worth it views. Slightly more difficulty. On sunny days, especially, bring extra water. There are two "peaks": the proper summit, and Roy's Peak Lookout, the latter being about 300 meters lower in elevation.
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Sean Liu on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a popular track, so be sure to come early in case you have to park elsewhere. The track is about 16km return via same track, about 5~6 hours in total. If you don't have sufficient time, choose the spot you will be returning. The view is perfect at every spot, just gets better when you go higher. Take a day to walk here and enjoy the magnificent panorama view of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains.
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Trent B on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very rewarding hike with some of the best views and photo opportunities in NZ.
Taking just under 2 hrs to ascend and an 1.5 hours down I thoroughly enjoyed the hike as it is very beautiful but easy hike, the path is wide single track the entire way with minimal challenge. If you are planning on taking a few stops on the way up and down I would recommend planning for 6 hours so take food, water and a full charge on your phone or camera for all the great photos you will get.
Also if you are looking for a longer hike you can continue past Roys peak over a few more mountains which deliver some great views and take you down to Cardrona Valley Road.
There is a toilet near the summit path but due to the popularity of the hike I would recommend planning ahead.
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Lucinda Mundell on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was lucky and had a sunny clear day so the view was very nice. I started at 530am not because of the sunrise but because its alot cooler as you sweat so much with all the uphill. Plus by the time you get to the top its sunny and then walk down in the sun. I took knee tape with as my knees were sore on way down. The uphill does test you alot!!!
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Trisha Dwyer on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rewarded with spectacular views over majestic mountains and shimmering lakes. It's a rather tough uphill climb so best to be fit for this walk and prepared for all weather. Take it easy on the way down as it can be a strain on the ole knees.
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forst forst on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you runiing, going to a gym, taking stairs instead of lift or a casual walker you shoul definitely do Roys peak to test your fitness level. The track is easy.. No climbing, no tree roots or jumping over rivers erc.. Its flat surface which goes zig-zag to the top to reduce your energy. (GRADIENT). If you are good healt condition than it should be the easiest summit hike ever.. It took me about 2.5 hour to thee peak and 1.5hours down, but reccomend to do a sunrise (which i did) so that sun wont slow you down during your ascent.
PS: some people comment it as very hard or difficult but its not as its not steep climbing.
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