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2.0 miles
Distance
148 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:23:15
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,036 ft
Altitude min
1,149 ft
Altitude max
1,142 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade max
32%
Grade min
4,108 ft
Distance climb
4,436 ft
Distance down
2,149 ft
Distance flat
00:23:15
Avg time
Drift Bay Track Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRemarkables
Queenstown -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerDOC
Continuation of the Lakeside Trail, leaving Jacks Point carpark and heading south along the shores of Lake Whakatipu. Initially 4WD road narrows to singletrack at the first shelterbelt which winds through to the Jetty and picnic area at Oraka. Cross the boat ramp and hug the shore to follow more singletrack which climbs up to another scenic picnic area and carpark beside the Kingston Road.
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Parking available at each end of the trail, but no access through the gated Oraka/ Lakeside Estates Development.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: May 24, 2026
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(-45.082230, 168.738640)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drift Bay Track
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Where is Drift Bay Track located?
Drift Bay Track is located in Remarkables, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Remarkables trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.08223, 168.73864.
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How hard is Drift Bay Track?
Drift Bay Track is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Drift Bay Track?
Drift Bay Track has 148 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,036 ft to 1,149 ft.
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Is Drift Bay Track a point to point trail?
Drift Bay Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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