Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove Track
Located in Queenstown area in the Otago region
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Introduction
Follow the shore of Lake Wakatipu and enjoy lake views, native bush and ancient marine sediments. Twelve Mile Delta was a location for Lord of the Rings' Ithilien Camp.6.8 km return via same track
Dog access
The Twelve Mile to Bob's Cove Track follows the shore of Lake Wakatipu. Lake views alter with meandering through native bush.
Budding geologists will delight in the ancient marine sediments found between Bob’s Cove – Picnic Point and Twelve Mile Creek. Fossils of oyster shells, other molluscs and algae can be found at Farry’s Beach.
Keep an eye out for summer’s red rata flowers around the lakeshore, Pittosporum and the large white flowered native clematis in spring.
Connects to the Bob's Cove Track.
Mountain bikers will find small climbs with mixed terrain surfaces.
Twelve Mile Delta was a location for Ithilien Camp - see more Lord of the Rings filming locations.
Turn off at 'Twelve Mile Delta Camping and Picnic Area' sign posted on the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road then follow the signs to the track start at the western end of the camping area.
Take extra care when parking
During the summer months, accessing car parking sites along the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road can be very busy.
Extreme caution is required. It is not recommended to park along the roadside or reverse out onto the road as the high-flow of traffic is going at speed.
Visiting outside of peak times (in the morning or early evening) may make the parking at this site easier.
Dogs are allowed in Twelve Mile Recreation Reserve but must be on a lead.
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 442 7935 |
| queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |