Mt Alfred Track in Glenorchy Queenstown


Trails:  Mt Alfred Track and return. Unfortunately we couldn’t get to the Mt Alfred Summit due to the gale and showers.

Caution: Experienced trampers only! There is no marks beyond bush line (Private land, Call landholder first) and route becomes very steep and exposed to the elements.

Car Park: Yes. About one hour drive from Queenstown city centre.
Public Toilet: No
Weather: Check Queenstown Weather before you go.

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Total distance: 6.62 km
Max elevation: 1318 m
Min elevation: 344 m
Total climbing: 1009 m
Total descent: -994 m
Average speed: 2.52 km/h
Total time: 04:13:39

Total flat distance: 6.2 km, Climbing distance: 3.3 km, Descent distance: 3.1 km, Flat distance: 0.2 km, Maximum difference: 975 m, Final balance: 0 m

Difficulty Rating: 2.92 – M

The “Total Time” is my time in April (25/04/15) which includes morning tea and lunch time. That day was cloudy, windy and had few light showers. If you slow down to average 1.8 km/h plus 60 min stop then the total time will be around 4:45 hrs. Will take longer if you go further to the summit.

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Mt Alfred Track in Glenorchy Queenstown

Mt Alfred Track in Glenorchy Queenstown

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