Queenstown Camp 2025 Day 1: Queenstown Hill, Wilson’s Bay, Bobs Cove

09/03/2025 to 14/03/2025 . Queenstown Camp. Queenstown Hill, Wilsons Bay, Bobs Cove. Trampers, and Hikers. Leaders: Anne and Rod Ward, Di and Chris Bezett.

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Monday 10th March

All At Start Of Day 1 At Accom. Helen 800 — all at the start for Day 1 – caption & photo Helen

Walkers to Bobs Cove, the 9 walkers lead by Chris and Di headed to Bobs Cove parking area and headed right along the Bridle track in native bush just above the lake, this walk included great selection of trees including large Beech trees

Ross & Jenni In The Beech Forest Helen 800 — Ross & Jenni In The Beech Forest – photo & caption Helen

and lots of nice bush, morning tea was at a small secluded beach where the competition started for skipping flat stones.

Skimming Stones Contest Won By Ross Helen 800 — Skimming Stones Contest Won By Ross – photo & caption Helen

After walking back to the carpark the group headed left around the Bob’s Cove 12 Mile track checking out the historic Kiln around Picnic Point and the well known Derelict Hut,

Old Lime Kilns Helen 800 — old lime kilns – photo & caption Helen

then a short steepish climb up to the elevated picnic and lunch stop.

A Picnic Atop Loop phil 800 — a picnic atop picnic loop track – photo & caption Phil

a wander back to the carpark for a very informative and enjoyable walk in beautiful weather.

End Of Bobs Cove Helen 800 — end of Bobs Cove – photo & caption Helen

The Trampers headed up Queenstown Hill, (Te Tapunui)

Graemes New Found Friend Pam 800 — Graeme has found a friend – photo Pam

4kms round trip with a 500m vertical climb to overlook all of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains, information panels to show the past, present and future of Queenstown.