Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward

Berggipfel in Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward

Queenstown's Majestic Peaks

Queenstown is defined by the dramatic topography of the Southern Alps and the Eyre Mountains surrounding Lake Wakatipu. This collection includes prominent landmarks like Ben Lomond and Walter Peak, known for their distinct silhouettes across the water. Elevations range from the accessible Bobs Peak, reached via the Skyline Gondola, to the remote 2,319-meter Eyre Peak. These summits feature varied terrain, including the jagged schist of the Remarkables range and the historical gold mining sites found on the slopes of Mount Crichton.

Queenstown's Majestic Peaks — Karte

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Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is a mountain close to Queenstown, New Zealand. It was named after Ben Lomond in Scotland by the early shepherd Duncan McAusland.

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Walter Peak

Walter Peak is a mountain located near Queenstown, New Zealand. It has a height of 1,800 metres.It is regularly visited by the TSS Earnslaw…

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Bobs Peak

Accessible via the Skyline Gondola, this peak overlooks Queenstown and serves as the primary hub for the local luge and mountain biking trails.

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Mount Turnbull

A 1,900-meter summit located within the Eyre Mountains on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu.

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Ridge Peak

A mountain peak situated within the Eyre Mountains range, located southwest of Queenstown.

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Eyre Peak

The highest summit in the Eyre Mountains, reaching an elevation of 2,319 meters.

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Jessie Peak

A peak located in the backcountry near Moke Lake and the Mount Crichton Loop.

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Flagstaff

A minor peak situated on the eastern side of Lake Wakatipu near the base of the Remarkables.

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Signal Hill

An alpine peak located within the Eyre Mountains, north of Mount Turnbull.

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Mount Nicholas

Located on the high-country Mount Nicholas Station, this peak overlooks the Von River valley and the western reaches of Lake Wakatipu.

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Bayonet Peak

A distinctive 1,587-meter sharp summit located in the Cecil Peak range, visible from the Queenstown waterfront.

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Mount Crichton

Known for its 11-kilometer loop track which passes through beech forests and historical 1930s gold mining sites like Sam Summers Hut.

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Cecil Peak

A prominent 1,978-meter mountain standing directly across Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown, frequently used for scenic helicopter landings.

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Mount Hanley

A peak located northwest of Queenstown within the Richardson Mountains range.

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Afton Peak

A summit in the Eyre Mountains located between Mount Nicholas and Cecil Peak.

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Wedge Peak

A small rocky peak located on the ridgeline between Bobs Peak and the Ben Lomond summit.

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Lorn Peak

The highest point in the Hector Mountains, reaching 2,100 meters south of the Remarkables.

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Mount Mason

A peak situated in the Crown Range area, overlooking the Gibbston Valley wine region.

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Cowcliff Hill

An elevation located in the Gibbston region near the Kawarau River.

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Camp Hill

A small hill located near the Kawarau Bridge and the historic gold mining areas of Gibbston.