Wanaka - Wanderstories

Rob Roy Glacier Track

Rob Roy Glacier is the best glacier hike in New Zealand with groaning ice, dashing streams, and pretty blue water. The track winds through Mount Aspiring National Park not far from Wanaka and if you wait patiently, you will see chunks of ice falling and crashing into the below rocks.

New Zealand

Views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hāwea from Isthmus Peak

Offering similar views as Roy's Peak, this walking track takes you cross the undulating ridgeline to Isthmus Peak (1385 m). The track overlooks Lake Wanaka and Lake Hāwea, with great views of the Southern Alps.

New Zealand

Hiking up to Roy's Peak

Roy's Peak is just outside Wanaka is not to be missed. This hike offers stunning views of Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring. It's a steady and long winded slog up the side of the mountain but the views are spectacular.