Bob's Cove Track Queenstown

Bob's Cove Track Queenstown

Bob’s Cove Track Queenstown is an easily accessible coastal trail with epic views of the turquoise bay and the incredible Lake Wakatipu.

For those looking for a quick and easy coastal trail with stunning lake views, Bob’s Cove Track Queenstown is the best walking trail in the city. I say this because it's only a short 20 minute walk for views that are arguably more impressive than other popular routes such as Queenstown Hill.

Where is Bob's Cove?

Bob’s Cove is located about 14 kilometers from Queenstown near the sharp bend of Lake Wakatipu.

The wide bay is protected from most winds due to the elevated hill and surrounding tree line.

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How to get to Bob’s Cove Queenstown?

Like most places worth visiting on New Zealand's South Island, Bob's Cove Track is best reached by car.

Depending on the traffic around the lakefront, it should only take about 15-20 minutes to reach it. The drive to Bob’s Cove follows one of the most scenic drives in the world; the Glenorchy to Queenstown Road. There is only one road to Glenorchy so follow the signs there and look out for the Bob’s Cove car park sign on the left.

If you drive this route for the first time, you will be happy.

During my time in Queenstown I got around in a Spaceship Van, which I highly recommend. After swimming and hiking at Bob’s Cove, we headed over to 12 Mile Delta for some epic LoTR-inspired camping.
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Is there a bus from Queenstown to Bob's Cove?

Unfortunately, as of 2020 there is no direct public bus service from Queenstown to Bob's Cove. This means that to get here from Queenstown without your own transport, you'll either have to give a thumbs up or rent a bike.

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Hike and swim at Bob’s Cove

After you park at Bob’s Cove, you have a few options for things to do. On a warm summer day, Bob’s Cove is the perfect place to cool off in the ridiculously turquoise waters. There are also a few tracks that wind around the bay and one that goes all the way to the 12 Mile Delta.

If you fancy a quick but worthwhile viewpoint then I would definitely recommend walking along the perimeter of the bay and following the signs for Picnic Hill.

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Bob’s Cove Lookout

Bob’s Cove Track Queenstown starts from the car park and descends into the native bush and leads down to the edge of the cove.

Follow the signs to “Picnic Point” and walk for about 20 minutes until you reach the top of Bob’s Cove Lookout, where in my opinion you have reached one of the best viewpoints on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
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Bob's Cove story

Along the Bob’s Cove trail you will notice an old brick pile that is actually a historic lime kiln. This was one of many from the 19th century where the local Lime Company used Bob's Cove as a quarry to process the limestone.

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Bob’s Cove Queenstown accommodation

Want to mix the adventure benefits of Queenstown with the tranquility of Lake Wakatipu? Here are some options:

Luxury Retreat in Bob’s Cove: Touch of SpiceFor obvious reasons, I didn’t stay here. This retreat is one of the most picturesque and luxurious accommodation options in Queenstown. This villa has 5 bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and 5 bathrooms!

Cheap Lakeside Alternative: YHA Queenstown LakefrontNo, this isn't in Bob's Cove, but it's as close as you can get on a backpacker's budget. Located opposite the incredible Lake Wakatipu, YHA is one of the best and highest rated hostels in Queenstown. If you want to meet other adventure travelers, be close to the action, and have a comfortable dorm bed, don't look past YHA Lakefront.

Compare all accommodation options around Queenstown and Bob’s Cove.

What else is there to do?

You'll never really be short of things to do in Queenstown. But if you're on your way back to Queenstown and have your own set of wheels, why not check out Moke Lake on the way back?

If you're traveling around New Zealand for a while, check out my other travel blogs and travel guides at the links below.

For more great hike ideas, check out this list of the best hikes in the South Island.

Book your trip to New Zealand

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TIP:If you're flexible with your time, search for "Full Month" to see a calendar result with the cheapest days to fly. Book your accommodationWhether you're looking for hostels, hotels, guesthouses or resorts between Booking.com and Agoda, you'll always get the best deals. I always search using the map feature to find accommodation in the best places. Sometimes when I want to stay in one place for a little longer, I use Airbnb.

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