Mount / Mt John

Lake Alexandrina round trip

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1 Lake Tekapo

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Located in Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook - MacKenzie

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Time: 6-8 hours, 26km round trip

Continue from the top of Mount John to the south end of Lake Alexandrina, follow the eastern shore of Lake Alexandrina to Lake McGregor, along the Peninsula back to Lake Tekapo. Full day walk.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo
Categories	Walking Free

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Track Length	3km to 10km What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
DOC Track Category	Tramping track What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.

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Marc Perales

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Incredible mountain views. Serenity! Very few tourists.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in November 2016

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Barbara

Switzerland

Ranking: 9/10

Great!

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

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Michael

Switzerland

Ranking: 9/10

We can walk around the whole lake in about 6 hours - birds, native grasses and mountain views.

Reviewed almost 9 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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