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Otago
Explore Otago with curated guides of the best hiking trails, trail running routes, ski routes, and more. With over 65 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Otago.
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Get a top trail recommendation in Otago from one of our 7 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 65 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Destinations in Otago
Routes in Otago
Wye Creek Route to Lake Alta
A challenging, yet rewarding one-way hike up to Lake Alta in the heart of the Remarkables Ski Field.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 284 m
Bob's Cove Track
A gentle trail that follows the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu as it winds its way towards a secluded cove.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 93 m
- Descent
- 93 m
Mount Crichton Loop Track
Great views, waterfalls and local history combine to make this family-friendly hike a popular one in Queenstown.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 320 m
- Descent
- 320 m
Devils Creek Track (with Shotover River detour)
A fantastic hike over the top of Mount Dewar with an optional detour via to Shotover River.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Lake Alta Track
A short, sharp high-altitude hike to a beautiful lake featured in the Lord of the Rings.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 204 m
- Descent
- 203 m
Roy's Peak Track
A bucket-list hike for locals and visitors alike, they all come for one thing: the view from the summit of Roy's Peak.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Queenstown Hill Trail
A trail that stays open year-round, this hike from the heart of Queenstown is not only accessible, but very rewarding.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 504 m
- Descent
- 471 m
Ben Lomond Track
One of the most famous hikes in New Zealand, the Ben Lomond Track boasts spectacular views - and a leg-busting climb up from Queenstown.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Guidebooks in Otago
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The Top 10 Lift Accessed Ski Lines in New Zealand
5 routes · Ski Touring
5 of the Best Big Mountain Ski Tours in New Zealand
4 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
New Zealand's Matterhorn : Classic Routes on Mt Aspiring
4 routes · Alpine Climbing
1 Day Alpine Adventures on New Zealand's South Island
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb 6 of New Zealand's Most Iconic Peaks
10 routes · Hiking
Hike the Land of the Long White Cloud
7 routes · Hiking