Ben Lomond Track

DOC track · Otago

Ben Lomond Track is a 3.6 km DOC walk in Otago with 544 m of climbing and a high point of 1,319 m.

Ben Lomond Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

The Ben Lomond Track is a demanding climb and a full day's hike with an 1,438 m elevation gain when completed from Queenstown. On a clear day trampers are rewarded at the summit with spectacular panoramic views.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance3.6 km
Time (DOC)6-8 hr return to Ben Lomond Summit from Queenstow
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain544 m
Elevation loss23 m
Highest point1,319 m
Lowest point796 m
RegionOtago
Start-45.02637, 168.64686
End-45.00191, 168.62722

Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Ben Lomond TrackElevation from 798 m to 1,319 m over 3.65 km.600 m800 m1,000 m1,200 m1,400 m0 km1 km2 km3 km
Elevation from 798 m to 1,319 m over 3.65 km.

GPX file

Download the Ben Lomond Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.

Alerts and conditions

Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.

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