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Top 9 hiking trails in Otago

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Queenstown Hill Trail

Hard
8.25 km·
556 m
One of the most popular hikes in Queenstown, the hike up to Queenstown Hill is accessible throughout the year to most levels of hikers, and boasts some fabulous views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables....
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Mount Crichton Loop Track

Hard
7.55 km·
375 m
A local favourite, the Mount Crichton loop offers a good day hike for walkers of all ages. Starting at the car park some 12km from Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, this well-marked trail follows Twelve Mile Creek before climbing up through red beech gullies, before climbing through a range of local flora....
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Bob's Cove Track

Easy
3.54 km·
110 m
An easy hike for the walkers of all ages, the Bob's Cove Track starts from the car park just after 14km on the Glenorchy–Queenstown Road. Dropping down through native bushland, Bob's Cove Track follows the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu towards Bob's Cove....
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Lake Alta Track

Hard
3.19 km·
204 m
Despite being featured in the Lord of the Rings, the hike to Lake Alta manages to avoid the crowds around Queenstown, offering a fun trail up to a beautiful lake. Perhaps the reason the masses miss this hike is the effort it takes to get there....
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Raspberry Creek to the French Ridge Hut

Hard
17.35 km·
1,342 m
The French Ridge hut is a beautifully positioned 20 bunk alpine hut above the Matukituki valley. No bookings are required for the hut and places are available on a first come, first served basis....
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Roy's Peak Track

Hard
15.74 km·
1,258 m
Popular with locals, visitors and Instagrammers alike, Roy's Peak draws as much admiration as it does ire from those who think it's being 'overrun'. Don't be put off, though, because despite being popular it's a trail that makes you work for the view, and there are plenty of quiet spots along the way....
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Ben Lomond Track

Hard
15.05 km·
1,457 m
The Ben Lomond Track is a challenging, but rewarding hike that takes you into the heart of the Southern Alps. Climbing up above Queenstown, the trail boasts some of the most spectacular views in the area - including a stunning 360 degree vista of the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown itself....
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Devils Creek Track (with Shotover River detour)

16.73 km·
1,138 m
For some it's a hiking trail, for others a mountain bike track, but whichever your preference, the Devils Creek Track is a challenging circuit with plenty to offer. The track can be completed in either direction, but starting out from Skippers Saddle (with a direct hike up to Mount Dewar) is arguably easier....
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Wye Creek Route to Lake Alta

Hard
13.46 km·
1,842 m
The hike from Wye Creek to Lake Alta in New Zealand is a challenging, 13.5 km / 6-7 hour hike that takes you through beautiful alpine terrain in New Zealand's Southern Alps....
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