Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain walks

Excellent hike with great views

We hiked all the way to the top and the views were amazing even on a cloudy day. The hike definitely has some steep up sections, and one section is narrow with a sharp drop off. But it's fine for av...

Amazing hike - fantastic views

Excellent hike to Wanaka lookout and Rocky Mountain summit via Diamond lake. There’s a lovely view of the lake from above - the track around the lake doesn’t do it justice. Take the east track up to t...

Great views

Stunning little walk, great views over the small diamond lake as well as the larger lakes. It is a bit steep if you want to go to the top. At the lower sections there are stairs, and there are lots of...

Short Walk, Small Lake Covered with Trees

Diamond Lake was relatively small and surrounded by trees with only a few viewing points of the lake. One track was overgrown and run down. Not the greatest experience in the area.

Great views on a scenic track

We did the walk up to the Wanaka Lookout. So much quieter than the more commercial Roy's Peak and Mt Iron and walk itself is more interesting. A fair whack of steps but its all in the shade which hel...