Benmore Peninsula Track

You get an overview of the Benmore Dam, which is the largest Earth Dam in the country and the largest in the Waitaki System. But the real highlight is the view down the Eastern end of Lake Benmore with (on a fine day) Mount Cook visible in the distance.

Parking is on sealed carpark, but is only as safe as any other tourist carpark in the country. Take valuables with you or hide them very well.

30 km

25 minutes

Yes

No

Easy.

All the turns will take you back to the start, the trail is enclosed on a peninsula, however to get the most from the trail follow my instructions above.

Patchy.

Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map.

On the actual track there is no water... only at the end... while the lake is pretty much always visible, getting down to it is not safe for most of the route

Only run it the once on a gorgeous summer day... think it would be pretty runnable all year long... but I would imagine in winter it could get very very cold and wet and icy.

The footing in a few places requires care as the fall would be long and painful.

Wrinkly Ram Cafe
Omarama
https://www.thewrinklyrams.co.nz/
Eaten there several times and never be let down. My running partner on the day had the same suggestion even though it was 24km from the run in the opposite direction to the one we needed to head home.