Roys Peak Track
DOC track · Otago
Roys Peak Track is a 6.9 km DOC walk in Otago with 1,225 m of climbing and a high point of 1,565 m.
Take in breathtaking views over Lake Wānaka, Mount Aspiring/Tititea and surrounding peaks after a steep climb through alpine meadows and tussock grasslands to the summit. This is a popular track and one of our best day hikes.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,225 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,565 m |
| Lowest point | 337 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.67339, 169.07175 |
| End | -44.69482, 169.04906 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Skyline Track (0.0 km away)
- Motatapu Track (6.7 km away)
- Deans Bank Track (7.0 km away)
- Mount Iron Track (7.7 km away)
- Minaret Burn Track (8.1 km away)
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