Lake Wānaka Lookout Track
DOC track · Otago
Lake Wānaka Lookout Track is a 1.3 km DOC walk in Otago with 160 m of climbing and a high point of 556 m.
Walk up to lookouts over Diamond Lake and Lake Wānaka.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min from carpark |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 160 m |
| Elevation loss | 11 m |
| Highest point | 556 m |
| Lowest point | 390 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.64658, 168.96288 |
| End | -44.64306, 168.97353 |
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
GPX file
Download the Lake Wānaka Lookout 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Lower Circuit Track (0.2 km away)
- Diamond Lake Loop Track (0.6 km away)
- Rocky Mountain Track (0.7 km away)
- Minaret Burn Track (4.5 km away)
- Motatapu Track (5.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Wānaka Lookout Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.