How long does it take to walk up Roys Peak?
Roys Peak Track is an excellent 3 hour walk straight up the mountain to the top, it can be pretty hard going. It’s a 5 to 7 hour round trip walk from the car park to the top and back.
How hard is Roys Peak?
It is a steady 1300 meter climb to the top, steep in some places, with very few flat or downhill sections. The higher you go the better the views get. The entire length of the hike is 16 km. It took us four and half hours total to do the hike, including a stop for lunch and a stop for photos.
Can you bike up Roys Peak?
More information. Start at the Roy’s Peak Track carpark on Mt Aspiring Road. Parking can be limited at peak times, consider walking or biking to the track starting point. Mountain bikes are not permitted on the Roy’s Peak Track.
Where does Roys Peak start?
Mount Aspiring Road
The track starts at the Roys Peak Track car park on the Mount Aspiring Road near Wanaka. At times of high use, during summer, consider walking or cycling to the car park (via the Waterfall Creek Track that links to the Roys Peak Track) as there is limited parking available.
Is Roys Peak worth?
While the Roys Peak hike itself is exhausting and even a bit boring as the views seldom change along the way, the reward from the top is definitely worth it!! It is easily one of the best things to do in Wanaka.
How cold is Roys Peak?
| Roys Peak Weather (Days 0-3): A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 32°F on Sat afternoon, min 23°F on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||
|---|---|---|
| °C | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 |
| Max | 27 | 32 |
| Min | 23 | 32 |
| Chill °F | 21 | 32 |
Is it safe to hike Roys Peak in winter?
Time of year: Roy’s Peak can be hiked all year round but of course, we prefer Roy’s Peak in the winter! If you’re planning on tackling this peak in the winter, you may need crampons or an ice ax depending on the snow conditions.
Is there snow on Roys Peak?
From the trailhead parking lot to Roy’s Peak Summit it’s a 1,258 meter climb. Can you hike Roy’s Peak in winter? Yes, you can climb Roy’s Peak in winter. In winter though, you may need crampons due to heavy snow towards the peak.
Where do you start at Roy’s Peak Track?
Start at the Roy’s Peak Track carpark on Mt Aspiring Road. Parking can be limited at peak times, consider walking or biking to the track starting point. Mountain bikes are not permitted on the Roy’s Peak Track. This track crosses private land.
Which is the closest town to Roys Peak?
The track is well treaded and easy to walk along, but always at a constant incline. The closest town to Roys Peak is Wanaka (6km) but you can also easily get there from Queenstown (68km). From Wanaka you drive 5-10 on Mount Aspiring Road till you reach the Roys Peak Track car park, where the hike starts.
Is it worth it to hike Roys Peak in winter?
We decided to do the Roys Peak hike in the middle of winter for the sunrise view. It was cold but so worth it! Roys Peak is a challenging yet very doable hike that rewards you with incredible views over Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps. The decision was made to make the hike up in the dark so we would hopefully be at the summit for sunrise.
What kind of equipment do you need for Roys Peak?
In winter you will need to carry and be able to use alpine equipment such as ice axe and crampons. In addition, the top section of this track has challenging avalanche terrain above the 1000 m mark. Loading… Map currently unavailable.
