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Beacon Point Walk

Wanaka

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Beacon Point Walk

Time: 30 min, Distance 1.5lm

A well-formed shoreline track linking Bremner Bay to Beacon Point, with great lake and mountain views along the way. It suits all ages and abilities, baby buggies and bikes. From Penrith Beach it’s a 30 minute walk to link with the Outlet Track.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Queenstown Lakes District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township

Categories
  • Activity__cycling_mountain_bikingCycling
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-44.6695994589828

169.122383499145

Latitude
-44.6695994589828
Longitude
169.122383499145
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

30mins one way

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Easy access short walk Easy access short walk

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Easy access short walk

Easy access short walk

Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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  • 5.0/5

    Perfect place for a walk/cycle/run into town.

    We stayed at the campsite just a bit further round the headland. Beautiful views, and the water was so warm! Mind the wasps on the shore line - not fun when you step on one...

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in March 2018

    UNITED KINGDOM
    S Weslake's avatar

    S Weslake

  • 4.5/5

    Historic facts listed on the pavement was a cultural refreshment.

    Well selected facts for people around the globe and New Zealand.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    FRANCE
    Nicolas Trezeguet's avatar

    Nicolas Trezeguet

  • 4.5/5

    An excellent bike ride.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Mike Edwards's avatar

    Mike Edwards