Lake

Lake Hayes

Arrowtown, Otago

Calm lake on the Arrowtown road, with a loop track and morning reflections.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Lake Hayes is a quiet lake just outside Queenstown with a flat track around the edge. Early mornings give mirror reflections on calm days. Good for a short walk or a picnic.

Good to know

  • Walk the full loop for views
  • Go at dawn for reflections
Best time
Early morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road and short tracks
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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