Moke Lake

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  • MattSt
    London, United Kingdom307 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Totally worthwhile easy hike - great outing from Queenstown.
    Moke Lake is a very pleasant, varied and scenic circular walk. It is on an excellent track of 6.2km with 108m of gentle elevation gain in total. It took us 2 hours at a gentle pace with stops to admire the great views. There are no rough parts but there is a boardwalk across a wetland which had a 20m section with a few cm of water when we did it in November (see photos) - so you need decent boots or get wet feet. To get there drive 7km out of Queenstown on the Glenorchy Road, turn right and drive for another 7km. The parking area is also a well equipped camp-site with toilets, washrooms and water taps. Total outing duration from Queenstown was 3.5 hours including drive and admiring the views.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written November 27, 2023
  • Steve B
    Gold Coast, Australia181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Photographers paradise
    I was blessed with great weather & little to no wind & the reflections on the lake were beautiful. It’s just a short drive from Queenstown & honestly early is best. It’s a nice drive up but the last km or so is unsealed but no issue for any car. There’s a walking track around the whole lake that they say takes about 2.5 hrs but I didn’t bother as the sun was behind me for morning photos which is exactly what I wanted. There was also a trip from town that allowed you to go canoeing or another one does fishing which looked good. All in all it’s a must see.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written February 20, 2024
  • TonyC_Austin
    370 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice walk that is not too strenuous.
    We did the track around Moke Lake in about 2 hours, though probably went faster than most. A little elevation gain in places, but nothing too severe. We were there on a bright sunny day and it was very enjoyable.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 29, 2024
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Anne
Petone, New Zealand20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
We were fortunate to visit Moke Lake on a fine calm day, so the reflections were spectacular. We did the walk round the lake, parking in the DOC campsite which has toilets. The walk took us under 2 hours and was a delight because we had views all the way round. Not far from Queenstown and well worth a visit.
Written May 8, 2021
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Steve B
Gold Coast, Australia181 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
I was blessed with great weather & little to no wind & the reflections on the lake were beautiful. It’s just a short drive from Queenstown & honestly early is best. It’s a nice drive up but the last km or so is unsealed but no issue for any car. There’s a walking track around the whole lake that they say takes about 2.5 hrs but I didn’t bother as the sun was behind me for morning photos which is exactly what I wanted. There was also a trip from town that allowed you to go canoeing or another one does fishing which looked good. All in all it’s a must see.
Written February 20, 2024
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MattSt
London, UK307 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Moke Lake is a very pleasant, varied and scenic circular walk. It is on an excellent track of 6.2km with 108m of gentle elevation gain in total. It took us 2 hours at a gentle pace with stops to admire the great views. There are no rough parts but there is a boardwalk across a wetland which had a 20m section with a few cm of water when we did it in November (see photos) - so you need decent boots or get wet feet. To get there drive 7km out of Queenstown on the Glenorchy Road, turn right and drive for another 7km. The parking area is also a well equipped camp-site with toilets, washrooms and water taps. Total outing duration from Queenstown was 3.5 hours including drive and admiring the views.
Written November 27, 2023
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bsumit26
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
The ride to Moke Lake took a toll on our old camper, but the lake was worth the drive. We did the Moke lake walk and it was really nice. Easy walk but be careful with kids. You can also freedom camp here.
Written January 5, 2020
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TonyC_Austin
Austin, TX370 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
We did the track around Moke Lake in about 2 hours, though probably went faster than most. A little elevation gain in places, but nothing too severe. We were there on a bright sunny day and it was very enjoyable.
Written April 29, 2024
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422sallyc
Auckland, New Zealand28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
Very picturesque, was a still day and the reflections in the lake were amazing. Slight snow dusting on the peaks added to the beauty. Easy undulating walk, a little muddy in places so walking shoes or boots preferable.
Written July 1, 2023
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Rachael B
1,890 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This is a beautiful place to camp and stay the night. There are amazing sunrises here and super pretty landscape. You have to drive through some cow pastures, on a road, to get there but it is totally worth it. If the animals are on the road just keep moving slowly and they eventually move. The owners are super friendly and it is low cost. Best place to stay near Queenstown. We loved it so much we stayed here for 6 nights.
Written October 10, 2020
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Gavin M
Auckland, New Zealand199 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
I don't want to shout about this place in case it gets popular, but at 20 minutes from town (if that), this is a great walk.

Around the Lake takes just over an hour if you are fast.

Beautiful landscape. Worth the trip

Filing site of the Jane Campion series 'Top of the Lake'
Written January 16, 2022
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Maree R
Christchurch, New Zealand1,261 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Absolutely stunning place, not to far on a gravel road to a beautiful doc site with a lake that so clear we had to swim in it. Cool but not freezing. Inviting place to camp so we will be back - need a little bug spray.
Written February 12, 2022
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA3,575 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Forgot to open my downloaded map on AllTrails. It never showed but trail
Is well marked.
Sprinkles and then full-on rain—left poncho and hat at hotel!
Good hike albeit rainy and wet.
15 minutes of gravel driving to trailhead
Good for most anyone
Written April 11, 2023
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