Queenstown Hill
Otago, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Otago, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,606 ft (1,099 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 2,953 ft (900 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Carin Stacks 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Queenstown Hill Viewpoint 3 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Queenstown Hill Viewpoint 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Peak: Queenstown Hill 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Queenstown Hill
How long is Queenstown Hill?
Queenstown Hill is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 3,606 ft (1,099 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,953 ft (900 m).
How hard is Queenstown Hill?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Queenstown Hill?
Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Queenstown Hill?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Queenstown Hill shaded?
Mostly exposed (21% under trees).
What can you do on Queenstown Hill?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Queenstown Hill?
Rata Dining, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Toad, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Queenstown Hill?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap