Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes
4.5
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Aruna Gunawardena
Colombo, Sri Lanka5,693 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Another beautiful lake. But less touristy than Lak Whakatipu.
There is a beautiful foot path around the lake. For walking, cycling or running.
The Frankton Arm Tavern is nice place for food & drinks
There is a beautiful foot path around the lake. For walking, cycling or running.
The Frankton Arm Tavern is nice place for food & drinks
Written March 11, 2024
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Theboardingpasss
Perth, Australia82 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
I used to love this loop walk. Its a very calm and peaceful walk around the lake hayes. Heaps of parking spots. I highly recommend doing this if you have more than enough time in Queenstown.
Written October 19, 2019
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OldGoatsKnowBest
101 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
Great beauty, depending on the conditions. Walk with baby buggies, paddle, run, picnic, paint, you can do so much in and around this tranquil setting even when the weather is less than ideal. No car? Hire a bike and use the outstanding trails to enjoy a day of relaxation.
Written February 24, 2018
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,465 contributions
Dec 2019
It is a small lake near Arrowtown, a lovely lake though. A quiet place not too touristy but family can spend relax time here, they can do swimming, kayaking, dog playing, picnic site under trees shade, do fishing, or simply relax sit. There is a walkway along the lake perimeter as the bonus. All come for free which is really good.
Written January 2, 2020
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Matts1960
Wellington, New Zealand83 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
My wife and I were hankering for some exercise but not climbing to a summit !
Lake Hayes was Aprox 8 km was an easy 3 hours with Plenty of stops ( park benches etc )
Back pack-water-snak
Very easy walk and just beautiful!!
Great for families ( little ones / suggest a buggy )!
Lake Hayes was Aprox 8 km was an easy 3 hours with Plenty of stops ( park benches etc )
Back pack-water-snak
Very easy walk and just beautiful!!
Great for families ( little ones / suggest a buggy )!
Written May 4, 2021
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Naina-Damani
London, UK996 contributions
Mar 2020
Lake Hayes is a small blue lake near Arrowtown which has a good view around a loopy road. We were driven in a group with AATKings.
Written February 6, 2021
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David Wibowo
Brisbane, Australia32 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Nice walking track with an excellent view of the lake Hayes. It took 2-3 hours to walk till the top of the hill. Other activites within this area included biking, running, and swinging above the lake:)
Written April 22, 2019
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Alysha V
Nelson, New Zealand396 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Such a beautiful crisp lake! Definitely get great pics here. I imagine it’d be just as pretty in winter!
Written February 18, 2019
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Francisco Fernandez Calcena
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand303 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
I went for the first time on Christmas Day and it was beautiful, not a soul, just me and my friends and two other people. We found a place with a little dock and a swing and we spent the afternoon there. The water was amazing, you couldn stay in for an hour. The only thing that was a little annoying, was the wind, but you could take cover with the trees and plants, so it wasn't a major problem. I had a great time
Written December 25, 2018
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ladybugsSydney
sydney1,953 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Lake Hayes is absolutely gorgeous! We were there on a nice calm day, and the reflections were lovely.
Written November 4, 2018
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