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Mt Crichton Loop Track

Glenorchy Rd, Queenstown, New Zealand
Ranked #21 of 52 attractions in Queenstown
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
Most recent review
- 14 Feb 2012
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mt Hotham
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

I love the scenery keeps changing and the fact its a loop track :) More

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Boston
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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This is a trail about 10 miles from Queenstown toward Glenorchy. It goes through old gold mining territory with interesting sights like an old miners cabin, and a 'sluiceway' that was blasted through solid rock that was at least 50 feet high and 100 feet long. If you are a strong runner, it also makes a great running trail. If... More

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Montreal
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Gave us exercise and time in the hills and trees, not far from Queenstown. A quick hike to do and a nice drive along the water's edge. More

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Orinda
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40 reviews 40 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

I love this trail. We've done it 10 times. It's so quiet. The birds sing their beautiful melodies as you hike through a beautiful forest meandering along a roaring river. You encounter some history along the way not to mention some gorgeous views. Have fun. More

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sydney
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29 reviews 29 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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We loved this walk, particularly the up section. We did it clockwise which I'd recommend as you climb up and up and then emerge after an hour and a bit at thew most beautiful view of the lake. From there its half an hour all downhill and not as interesting. But on the way up you also see lots of... More

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Okinawa, Japan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
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This is a fairly easy track with an easy incline. It took us 2.5 hours to complete the track with a slight 1/2 hour diversion off track. The fern & pine forest trail takes you on a path that crosses some breath taking views of snow capped mountains, waterfalls and the lake. More

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MA
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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