The Rocky Mountain – Diamond Lake Circuit is a walk near Wanaka that offers excellent views for only moderate effort. It’s an easier-going alternative to the famous but much longer Roys Peak Track that starts down the road a bit closer to town. Certainly the views are less epic, however this is a more attractive walking experience all round, with sections of attractive native bush and other vegetation.
You can do a circuit or figure of eight taking in the picturesque Diamond Lake and the summit of Rocky Mountain (775m) for views over Lake Wanaka and towards various high peaks in Mt Aspiring National Park and around the lake.
Track Notes
It’s a formed track the whole way, and will take maybe 2-3 hours. There’s information on the DOC website, and I took a picture of a map, see below…
Rocky Mountain-Diamond Lake Circuit: The Scenery
