New Zealand Mount Earnslaw Viewpoint
On the way to Heather Jock Hut you will have spectacular views over Glenorchy, the Dart Valley, and especially Mount Earnslaw. Take your breath and slow down to enjoy these super nice views.
Photography Tips
If there is higher tussock grass in the foreground, this will not just add a layer of color but also some more depth to the frame.
Travel Information
The hike starts at the Whakaari Conservation Area car park, about 2 km south of Glenorchy on the Queenstown–Glenorchy Road. The return hike is approximately 17 km, takes 7–8 hours, and includes around 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of elevation gain, making it a moderately strenuous day hike or an excellent overnight adventure.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:01 - 17:43
| current local time: 15:41
Photo Themes
adventure
glacial mountain
Glacier
Hiking
Landscape
Mountain
Mountainscape
outdoors
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