Bob's Cove and Twelve Mile Delta
Name |
Bob's Cover and Twelve Mile Delta |
Location |
Queenstown |
Co-ordinates |
1249024 4999869 |
Alternative co-ordinates |
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Configuration |
Linear |
Distance |
7.5 km |
Status |
On-leash |
Grade |
Easy |
Access |
Several entry points, but easiest for parking is the car park beside Twelve Mile Delta campsite, on Queenstown Road. |
Description |
A lovely walk through native bush, following the old bridle road between Queenstown and Glenorchy. There are good views, bits of mining history to look out for, and generally a wonderful sense of calm. |
Connecting tracks |
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Further information |
At the southern end of Lake Wakatipu, a network of tracks has been developed that run more-or-less the full-length of the lake edge, from the outskirts of Queenstown for 15 km to Twelve Mile Bluff. With a bit of road walking (done with care, because the road isn't pedestrian friendly), these can be linked up and done as one, but because there are various loops and by-paths and nice bays to explore, and hear and there some history to investigate, they also merit doing in small sections, and taking your time.
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One of the best sections is at the western end, between Bob's Cove and Wilson's Bay where the walkway wanders through kanuka scrub and regenerating beech forest, and up and over bluffs and knolls, from one lovely bay to another. The water in the lake is crystal clear, cobalt-blue. On hot days the bush is shady. And scattered through the bush are remnants of the old limestone mining and associated limeworks that used to be an important industry in the area. From the knolls there are some good lookouts, and every bay invites you to pause for a while. At the western end, the Bob's Cove nature walk is especially worth doing. And if you're feeling energetic and want to extend the walk, you can always continue onto the Mount Crichton loop which starts near the eastern end.
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The waters of the lake are crystal clear
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