Roys Peak Lookout, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

Maximilian Lehrke

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New Zealand Roys Peak Lookout, Lake Wanaka

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Roys Peak is probably the most famous mountains near Wanaka. It offers you stunning views to Lake Wanaka, the surrounding mountains. On good days, you even can see Mount Aspiring.

Photography Tips

The normal Lookout is super crowded and it is hard to get a nice picture in good light. If the photographer is going offsite the trail to the right and place a person just 30 meters behind the lookout down the ridge you will find perspectives without other people in a similar angle.

Travel Information

This 15,4 km out-and-back trail to the peak with around 1264 meter of elevation is a moderate hike and requires a normal level of fitness. The way up is a gravel road for farmers and easy for hikers. Take care if you plan your hike during the day. There are no places for shadow and it can be super hot.

The spot is crowded at sunrise. So I would prefer to go at sunset. There are just a few persons up on the summit.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Lots of people

Best Timing Sunrise in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:03 - 17:18 | current local time: 08:03

Photo Themes high mountains Hiking Hiking trail Mountain Mountain Lake mountain panorama Mountain Peaks Mountain Range mountain view Mountains mountainscape Rocky Mountains trekking

Locations Lake Wanaka Wanaka mount aspiring national park Roys Peak

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