Moke Lake
A quiet alpine lake in the valley west of Queenstown, with a lakeside walking track of about 1.5 hours. It is good for camping and stargazing, and sees far fewer visitors than the main sights.
Moke Lake lies beside the road to Glenorchy, about 15 km northwest of Queenstown. The final 6 km is gravel. The lake is surrounded by mountains and often mirrors the peaks in the early morning. The lakeside walking track is about 6 km and takes 1.5–2 hours, on easy terrain. A Department of Conservation (DOC) campground by the lake is a great place for stargazing and camping, and it charges a fee. Good for self-drive visitors who want to avoid crowds. On the gravel sections, slow down and take care when passing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ben Lomond Track
- Lake Wakatipu
- Skyline Queenstown Gondola
- Kiwi Birdlife Park
- TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak
- Fergburger
- Queenstown Gardens
- Shotover Jet