WalkHidden gem

Lake Sylvan and Routeburn Flats

Glenorchy, Otago

Short forest walk to Lake Sylvan, with a longer option to the Routeburn Flats.

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

A pretty beech forest walk from the Sylvan campsite to the lake, and onwards to the Routeburn track as a day walk. Quiet, with fantastic mountain scenery.

Good to know

  • Start early
  • Carry rain gear
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Gravel road
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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