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Diamond Lake Track
Trail
3.9 mile
6.2 kilometer
loop
62% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,529'
466 m
Descent: -1,527' -466 m
High: 2,498' 761 m
Low: 1,119' 341 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 15% (8°)
Max Grade: 63% (32°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
Unknown
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“A quick day-trip with views of Lake Wanaka.”
— Russell Hobart
Features
Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall
Overview
This lovely run offers views of Lake Wanaka, the Glendhu bluffs, and the surrounding towering peaks. Within easy driving distance of downtown Wanaka, this is a great option for a morning or afternoon run.
Runner Notes
A good, flat trail.
Description
From the parking lot, head toward the lake on the Diamond Lake Loop Track, and cut right and skirt along the lake until the trail wraps around and heads uphill. Turn right a the first intersection onto the Lake Wanaka Lookout Track and about 1.25 miles in, you can take a short spur to the Lake Wanaka Lookout.
Check it out, then continue on uphill, crossing a small waterfall and eventually reaching the big views you have been waiting for. When you're done, continue on down some steep switchbacks and eventually meet back up with the original section of trail.
Check it out, then continue on uphill, crossing a small waterfall and eventually reaching the big views you have been waiting for. When you're done, continue on down some steep switchbacks and eventually meet back up with the original section of trail.
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Contacts
Land Manager: Department of Conservation - Whakatipu-wai-Māori
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