Queenstown Lake and Gardens, Otago, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

As mild as it gets with some agility training dodging tourists.

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Last Updated: 27th May 2026

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Grunt Factor: 4 ?

Gnarl Factor: 8 ?

5.7km

Length of run

55m

Total Ascent

60m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Urban

Loop

Totally/mostly flat

Lakeside

Run Makeup

35%

65%

Gravel / Boardwalk

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +1.80%

Average Downhill Gradient: -1.90%

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Estimated Times to Run

35:00

Slow

27:00

Moderate

Fast

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Guide

Start at the end of town (exit point to Glenorchy) at carpark by Fernhill roundabout. Follow pathe along lake, skirting around Steamer Wharf and along the waterfront into the entrance of the garden under the WW1 monument.

Follow the well formed track around the outside (lake edge) of the gardens. When you come around to the end, turn left up the road and at the crest of the hill, re-enter the gardens.

This time you will do the top circle through the trees (watch for flying frisbees). Turn left up the path at the end, cross over the road and head diagonally towards the pond. Link up with path, turning left over the bridge between the two ponds.

You will rejoin the main path and head back down to the lakeside and back to the start.

It is obviously very beautiful any day of the year!

Adjacent to the carpark.

Transport and parking:

Carparking (but often busy!)

Distance from Queenstown:

1 km

Driving time from Queenstown:

6 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

First aid kit, Cellphone

Availability of Water:

Some fountains in gardens.

Fergburger
Queenstown
World famous and amazing!

Patagonia
Queensotwn
Best icecream ever - try the Tramontana.

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has completed Queenstown Lake and Gardens once in the last year.

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