Lake Tekapo Lakeside Track to Willow Bay
A picturesque hike along the Tekapo lakeshore to Pines Beach and Willow Bay.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 28 m
- Descent
- 31 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 714 m
- High Point
- 725 m
- Gradient
- 2˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 714 m to the maximum altitude of 725 m, the route covers 2.7 km, 28 vertical metres of ascent and 31 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A picturesque hike along the Tekapo lakeshore to Pines Beach and Willow Bay. Return the same way.
The Lake Tekapo Lakeside Track is part of our "Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo" series: https://alpinerecreation.com/the-best-day-hikes-in-tekapo.html
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Family friendly