If sapphire skies, cotton candy clouds, green trees, snow-capped mountains and glistening azure lakes call out to you, make your way to the Ben Lomond mountain in Queenstown. Boasting an incredible alpine climb to the peak, the Ben Lomond Walking Track, which begins amongst the lush Douglas fir valley lying beneath the mountains, is an adventurer’s dream.

A challenging yet rewarding climb, scaling up the mountain to its peak is an exploit that definitely has to be undertaken by all avid mountaineers. Though you won’t get to see much when your start your ascent, the scenery changes into alpine shrubs and tussocks at the 800-metre mark. Not only will you attain a sense of accomplishment when you arrive at the summit, but you will also be handsomely rewarded with panoramic views of the absolutely breath-taking Wakatipu Basin, which includes the beautiful Lake Wakatipu, the majestic Remarkables Mountains, and the incredible Cecil and Walter Peaks. So answer the call to adventure and strap on your hiking boots - an exciting climb up the peak of Ben Lomond with magnificent once-in-a-lifetime views await you!