Reviews of Diamond Lake Conservation Area. (Other) in Wānaka (Otago).

Diamond Lake Conservation Area

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1215 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Glendhu Bay 9382, New Zealand

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Reviews of Diamond Lake Conservation Area

S. L.

Great hike. We did the loop and it was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Great for littlies. Wet, but not too wet. Good views of the snowy mountains and mostly good afternoon sun. Have fun. Like if helpful

s. m. (.

Make the time to drive here & just look at the mirror lake view of the Mountains. If you are fit then go up the steps to the look out but it will take you some time & a lot of huff & puff as its well over 100 steps 😀

Fabulous views over to Wanaka by following the diamond lake track to Rocky track

The Diamond Lake Conservation Area and Rocky Mountain peak is a great alternative to the Roy's Peak hike if you're pressed for time and energy. The views over Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring are still pretty impressive and the elevation gain is half that of Roys Peak, meaning you can do the 7km return hike easily in 2-3 hours. The trailhead is 18.5km west of Lake Wanaka on the Mt Aspiring road. The walk to Diamond Lake takes around 10 minutes and from there the hike has 2 loops - a lower loop that takes in the Lake Wanaka viewpoint and an upper loop that climbs to the top of Rocky Mountain and gives views of the southern alps and Mt Aspiring. Think of it as a figure 8. The best views of the lake come from taking the eastern side of the loop (the right as you look up the mountain). The eastern side is more exposed and the upper loop has some steep sections. The western side is more forested and can be slippery if wet. I'd recommend taking the eastern side up and the western side down.

H. H.

A good short walk, about three hours return. Lake is nothing special but nice forest with lots of birdsong. Great views over the mountains and Lake Wanaka. Paths get a little hairy and narrow in places, particularly on the east path to the summit after rain, but views definitely worth it. Recommended

B. P.

There is a short hike to Diamond Lake, which doesn’t allow you to see much. You need to make your way up the stair and switch backs to the view point allowing you a better vantage to view Diamond Lake from above. The view of Lake Wanaka from above is well worth the additional steps. It is a view that can’t help to calm your mind. The Rocky Mountain View is great too, but I’m not sure it is worth the extra walk in my opinion.

C. C.

Pretty Lake with reflections. The walk to the first lookout looks over the lake. Continue on to view Lake Wanaka. My hubby counted 249 steps! Uphill all the way..we're older & not very fit..it was exhausting but we made the first Wanaka view 😅 😁

It's an easy walk to the lake and there are some beautiful viewpoints. But the highlight is really the trek up to the top of Rocky Mountain. The track goes in a circle so you can go either way - however, I think going counter-clockwise is a bit easier because you go downhill for the steepest bits. Amazing 360 degree views from the top!!

S. T.

Don't stop short at the circuit. Hike atleast up to Wanaka lake lookouts for best views. Was completely worth it for us - us and our kids. The younger one being 4 year old complained a bit about elevation gain, but was happy about being able to see from up top the lakes, fields full of cattle, buzzing helicopters, and snow capped mountains and shadows of flying clouds on them.

N. L.

The walks around dimond lake and up to rocky mountain were great. The east track up to rocky mountain is a bit rough and requires good footwear and fitness level, the west track is quite a bit easier, but still have to climb some rock falls and steep sections so be prepared, and the view at the top is awesome, well worth the hour and a half walk.

L. G. (.

Amazing walk! Worth every step. Getting upto the Wanaka lookout there are a few steps (75ish) but if you commit the view is amazing!

C. L.

For the full rocky mountain walk, go east up and west down. West is more slippery and rocky. Good 360 views at the top. Took me 4 hours but I'm not super fit. Lots of stairs and rocky bits you have to climb over with both hands, definitely very slippery in July.

K. P.

Beautiful lake and the hike to the top of Rocky mountain is beautiful and relatively easy.

t. r.

Nice walk up the top. End of the path gets quite steep and is a bit of a climb if going to the top. To the lake itself it's fast and easy.

J. J.

It's an all right place. Nice hike up to Rocky Mountain. Sign says an hour and a half but it only took an hour to summit. Beautiful views of the lake from here. Used to be able to self contained camp here, but no longer sadly.

T. C.

Good short - middle walk but the steps about mid way could be very slippery after raining. Lake is frozen in winter.

P. S. (.

Go up the peak! It's a great quick hike, with beautiful views, loop track through top so you don't get bored 😉

P. T.

Short climb with superb views of the lake and mountains. Paths quite wet and muddy at this time of year.

M. M.

Stunning walk, loop around the lake was easy for our 4 year old. Beautiful reflections.

Chose to visit because it was a bit late to visit Roys Peak but this was also an amazing course

H. B.

While the views at the summit are truly stunning, that hike really is not for everyone. I have done a few "moderate" hikes around but this one is certainly more than moderate. I usually needed just half or 2/3 of the suggested time to complete a track, but I needed 2 hours instead of the indicated 1.5 to get to the top.

G. C. F.

Astonishing view from the top, nice walk to be done! Pretty quiet. It can be muddy and icy in the winter

C. D.

Great hike up past the lake to the Rocky summit. Our kids, ages 8 and 10 made it just fine. Awesome views, wasn't super busy on October. Well worth the effort on a clear day.

P. K.

Nice 3h walk. Amazing view from Rock Hill on Lake Wanaka. Worth to go there. Recommended!!

S. V.

Fairly easy walk to a pretty lake with shady surroundings and lots of birdlife. Moderately challenging walk up to the Lake Wanaka Lookout and some short but steep segments to climb up to the summit of Rocky Mountain. Great views all round.

E. H.

Plenty of space, off the road so nice and quiet, stunning views of the surrounding mountains. No light pollution so excellent for star-gazing. Long-drop toilet was fine(bring own paper), no potable water. Really great set of walks for most abilities, we did them all and were impressed.

D. M.

Fantastic walk with awesome view's

T. C.

Brilliant hike to the Rocky Mountain summit. Not a popular hike so you can get the place to yourself. Stunning views of Wanaka and the mountains. Steep climb but mostly switchbacks and steps, not too difficult. A good alternative to Roys Peak.

E. T.

Diamond lake is very small, not much to see. But if you like trail, there are some. Could not find the washroom, even though the sign and map said it is there near the lake.

P. S.

Diamond Lake Conservation Area is fairly nice but I recommend you continue hiking up the mountain for about 40 more minutes until you reach Lake Wanaka Viewpoint. While Diamond Lake Conservation is a nice place to stop, take photos and rest, it is nothing compared to Lake Wanaka Viewpoint!

L. D.

Gorgeous ! Especially if you go all the way to the top (rocky mountain), the 360° view on the mountains and lake are totally worth it !

Steep climb initially. The lake is beautiful but offer very few clearings to get closer to the water.

J. K.

Perfect for an half day walk with one of the best viewpoint over wanaka.

S. H.

Beautiful area winter and sommer. Definitely worth a drive by

J. F.

Easy walk around Diamond Lake. Beautiful views from the top lake lookout after a lot of stairs. Track is steep and rough in places once you walk further up on Rocky Mountain Track.

J. K.

Great hike to Rocky Mountain. Be prepared for the 248 steps to get to the lake viewing platform and then some steep switchbacks to get to the top. We'll work it though!

R. C.

Lovely spot for afternoon walk. Not hard but track to viewing platform would be.

A. P.

Good walk. There isn't much to see other than a lake and few rocks. But walk is easy and has a carpark.

Lovely walks. Great views from the lookout points. Beware of falling icicles in winter

One of the best places to visit while in Queenstown. Amazing views and we were the only one's there ! Easy to find if you have a sat nav

C. P.

Beautiful short hike.

J. M.

Free camp site and close to wanaka as well as Treble Cone ski field. Is what it saus on the tin. Just a car park with some nice walks near by.

Y. S.

Great place to spend night for free near Wanaka. Arrive early to avoid disappointment as this place is quite popular. Perfect place to capture milky way at night.

L. F.

Great walk. Mostly uphill but the views are worth it.

n. p.

Great hike with panoramic views to Waterfalls and Mount Aspiring from the Rocky Mountain summit.

C. L.

Hike up on a Saturday morning and there were not much crowd. Great weather and amazing view.

T. M.

Lovely, pretty walk.

R. S.

The way up to the rocky mountains was exhausting but nice to walk. The view was amazing.

C. C.

Nice walk but nothing special or we missed something ??

J. A.

Amazing views from the top of Rocky mountain, well laid out paths and sign posted well

G. R.

Easy walk to the most picturesque little lake you ever did see.

K. K.

A beautiful walk with fantastic views at the lookout. Worth the effort.

L. J.

Beautiful lake to spot on a short walk

M. C.

Clean and a great walk. Great views

U. M.

Fantastic spot for easy walking with family.

P. C.

Super place to stay for free. Nice hike up the mountain with super views

C. D.

Cool walk took kids ages 12 9 and 3

漢.

A 15-minute walk takes you to the quiet Sapphire Lake.

F. S.

Great nature walk to cheack out whats around Wanaka. Diamond lake.

M. F.

Really great bush walk with awesome views of lake Wanaka

D. B.

Well worth the steep climb to the top of the mountain

S. P.

Beautiful. Make sure to do the Rocky mountain walk!

M. R. (.

Excellent hike-view ratio ☺️

A. B.

Stunning

B. R.

Very good view and free overnight campervan park

A. T.

Great view of the diamond lake

T. C. H.

Great hiking trails with different levels

R. M.

Great walk amazing views over wanaka

K. C.

So so beautiful at the top of the track !

B. S.

Lovely walks and great relaxing time

P. D.

Awesome free campsite for self contained vehicles!

Beautiful, dramatic views, well maintained track

amazing track and mount rocky is awesome!!!

S. P.

One of the great views of the Wanaka area

T. A.

nice place to spend a couple of hours!

M. C.

Very nice and very cold

C. A. S.

Take 2 hour to reach the peak

D. G.

Beautiful area!

J. D.

Great view and quiet.

E. L.

D .O. C. Volunteer looking traps.

A. O.

Great view from the lookout

D. M.

Beautiful walks.

J. D.

Great hike

B. S.

Beautiful wilderness

G. D.

Amazing climbing

Clean.

P. A.

Beautiful

T. F.

Beautiful and enchanted.

A. B.

Nature at its finest.

G. A.

Great views

(Translated) Elementary hiking trail, you can see the Wanaka River, and rocky monutain, which can be completed in about 2 hours (Original) 初級健行步道，可以看到瓦那卡河，還有rocky monutain，來回大約2小時多可以走完

(Translated) Three hikes more or less long and easy departure from the parking lot. The panoramic view at the top of the mountain (Rocky Mountain) is exceptional. (Original) Trois randonnées plus ou moins longues et faciles au départ depuis le parking. La vue panoramique en haut du mont (Rocky Mountain) est exceptionnelle.

(Translated) It is a very nice place to do a simple and quick walk. The entrance parking has a small bathroom (latrine type and without toilet paper) and can also be used for camping if you have a self contained vehicle. Sleeping here is calm and relaxed. (Original) Es un sitio muy bonito para hacer una caminata simple y rapida. El parking de la entrada tiene un pequeño baño (tipo letrina y sin papel higienico) y también se puede campear si tienes un vehiculo self contained. Dormir aqui es tranquilo y relajado.

(Translated) The most beautiful thing is to go up to the lookout and see the small lake from above. Then continue climbing to the Rocky summit that has a spectacular view of Mount Aspiring and Lake Wanaka with its small islands, Glendhu Bay, etc. (Original) Lo más lindo es subir al lookout y ver el pequeño lago desde arriba. Después seguir subiendo hasta la Rocky summit que tiene una vista espectacular del Mount Aspiring y el lago Wanaka con sus pequeñas islas, Glendhu Bay, etc.

(Translated) A short route around the lake, which can be extended and reach the place where the view of Lake Wanaka extends (Original) Krótka trasa wokół jeziora, którą można wydłużyć i dotrzeć na miejsce, skąd rozciąga się widok na jezioro Wanaka

(Translated) Beautiful climb to the summit with stunning views. (Original) טיפוס יפהפה אל פסגה עם נוף מהמם.

(Translated) Highly recommended. It's a little ahead of Roys Peak Track, and it's a spectacular course that can be divided into two parts, but it's easy to climb even in the high season. Maybe you like this one better. It took less than 3 hours from the parking lot (with toilet) to the summit of Rocky Mountain. It takes half the time compared to Roys, but the slopes are a little steeper, the tracks are narrower, a little rougher, and there are rare dangers. On a sunny summer day, you need at least 1 liter of water. I think it is impossible for ordinary people to climb with Roys. It is worth climbing even if you work on another day. There was a white girl who was climbing because it looks like flip-flops, but you should not imitate a good girl. (Original) すごくお薦め。Roys Peak Trackのちょっと先にあり、本来なら人気を二分してもいいくらいの絶景コースだが、ハイシーズンでもすいていて、のんびり登山できる。こっちのほうが気に入ったかも。駐車場（トイレあり）からRocky Mountain山頂往復で3時間弱かかった。Roysと比べると、時間は半分だが、傾斜はややきつく、トラックは狭く、やや荒れていて、まれに危険箇所もある。夏の晴れの日なら、水最低1リットルは必要。Roysとセットで登るのは、常人には無理だと思う。別日を工面しても登る価値あり。なお、ビーチサンダルみたいなので登っていた白人女子がいたけど、良い子はマネしてはいけません。

(Translated) Grandiose tour, the Lake Diamond Circuit is flat, numerous stages to lookout, great views, the walk to Rocky Mountain on the Easttrack is quite challenging and steep, the summit views are fantastic, the Westtrack offers more great views, is a bit longer and less steep Conclusion: recommendation, duration 4 hours with breaks for photos and picnic (Original) Grandiose Tour, der Lake Diamond Circuit ist flach, zum Lookout zahlreiche Stufen, toller Blick, der Walk zum Rocky Mountain über den Easttrack ist ziemlich anspruchsvoll und steil, der Gipfelblick ist phantastisch, der Westtrack bietet weitere tolle Blicke, ist etwas länger und weniger steil Fazit: Empfehlung, Dauer 4 Stunden mit Pausen für Fotos und Picnic

(Translated) Small beautiful lake to discover while climbing the Rocky Mountains (Original) Petit lac magnifique à découvrir en montant aux Rocky Mountains

(Translated) February 2019 Beautiful 3 hour hike on the Rocky Mountain Summit Track. To the lake almost flat on a wide path, then up through the forest on steps and wooden stairs, over Tussock on a narrow path to the summit. Fantastic, unique view on the summit. Also for the less experienced hiker highly recommended. The best way to get on the East Track - and descend on the West Treck, so you can enjoy the view best. (Original) Februar 2019 Schöne 3 Stunden Wanderung auf dem Rocky Mountain Summit Track. Bis zum See fast eben auf breitem Weg, dann durch den Wald über Stufen und Holztreppen hoch , über Tussock auf schmalem Steig zum Gipfel. Auf dem Gipfel fantastische, einmalige Aussicht. Auch für den nicht so geübten Wanderer sehr zu empfehlen. Am besten über den East Track auf - und über den West Treck absteigen, so kann man den Ausblick am besten genießen.

(Translated) It takes about 30-40 minutes to get to the lookout point, but you have to be prepared to climb a little as you have to climb a pretty hurry stairway past Diamond Lake. However, the scenery you enjoy at the lookout point will also make up for the sweat. Those with poor physical fitness can only walk the promenade around Diamond Lake. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and the lake shore is colored yellow and red, and it is very beautiful. The feeling is very different from when the weather is cloudy and when it is sunny, so be sure to go when it is sunny. (Original) lookout 포인트까지 30-40분 정도 소요되는데, 다이아몬드 레이크 지나서 꽤 급한 계단길을 힘겹게 올라가야 하기 때문에 조금은 등산한다고 각오하셔야 합니다. 하지만 lookout 포인트에서 즐기는 풍경은 흘린 땀을 보상하고도 남습니다. 체력이 안 좋으신 분들은 다이아몬드 레이크를 돌아 나 있는 산책길만 걸으셔도 좋습니다. 가을철엔 단풍이 져서 호숫가를 노랗고 빨갛게 물들이는데 매우 아름다워요. 날씨가 흐릴 때랑 맑을 때랑 느낌이 많이 다르니 꼭 맑을 때 가 보세요.

(Translated) Magnificent, this hike is really worth the detour, it allows to have another point of view of the landscape after having made the roys peak, (the lake really looks like a diamond from the lookout when there is no wind we understand why the track is named like that) (Original) Magnifique, cette rando vaut vraiment le détour, ca permet d'avoir un autre point de vue du paysage après avoir fait la roys peak, (le lac resemble vraiment a un diamant depuis le lookout quand il n'y a pas de vent on comprend pourquoi la track est nommée comme ca)

(Translated) Super loop track. Approximately 4 hours with a break. Medium difficulty. Very nice view. Highly recommended for a day trip. (Original) Super loop track. Ca. 4 Stunden mit Pause. Schwierigkeitsgrad Medium. Sehr schönes View. Sehr zu empfehlen für ein haben Tag Ausflug.

(Translated) Nice place to walk :) (Original) Pěkné místo na procházku :)

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(Translated) Climb up Rocky Mountain to see the beautiful Lake Wanaka, it’s definitely worth it (Original) 爬上rocky Mountain 可以看到美麗的瓦納卡湖，絕對值得

(Translated) Small nice hike but nothing more in view of all the other jewels that there is in the region! (Original) Petite rando sympathique mais sans plus au vu de tous les autres bijoux qu'il y a dans la région!

(Translated) Wonderful hikes with fantastic views ... highly recommended! (Original) Wunderschöne Wanderungen mit phantastischen Ausblicken....sehr empfehlenswert!

(Translated) Beautiful. (Original) Precioso.

(Translated) Magnificent panorama, with a view of Lake Wanaka just behind. (Original) Magnifique panorama, avec une vue sur le lac wanaka juste derrière.