Seven Mile Point Track
A DOC walk and bike track on the Glenorchy road from the lakeshore up through pine forest to a view over Wilson Bay, and the way into the 7 Mile bike park.
Published 15 September 2026 · Last checked 18 September 2026 · By Queenstown Pocket
Key facts
Open. DOC shows no alerts for this track on 18 September 2026 and lists it as open. Checked 18 September 2026 on DOC, Seven Mile Point Track (alerts show on this page) (opens in a new tab).
- Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes one way
- Distance
- 3 km one way
- Track type
- One way
- Grade
- Easy to intermediate
- Surface
- Lakeside track, then a climb through pine forest and regenerating native bush
- Winter
- Good in winter
- Starts at
- 7 Mile car park (Seven Mile Recreation Reserve), Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
- Bus
- No Orbus stop within 1.2 km of the start
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
- Bikes
- Shared with bikes
- Buggies and wheelchairs
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Cost
- Free
In short: Seven Mile Point Track runs 3 km one way between the 7 Mile car park, 7 km from Queenstown on the Glenorchy road, and the Wilson Bay car park. DOC grades it easy to intermediate for walkers, 1 hour 30 minutes one way, and Grade 3 for mountain bikes.
What the track is like
The first part runs beside Lake Wakatipu before climbing through pine forest and regenerating native bush to Kirks Terrace, which looks out over Wilson Bay.
DOC says you can start at either end: the 7 Mile car park, 7 km out of Queenstown on the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, or the Wilson Bay car park further along the same road. The track is 3 km one way, and DOC times it at 1 hour 30 minutes one way for walkers.
The track runs beside the lake, then climbs through pine forest and regenerating native bush to Kirks Terrace, with views over Wilson Bay. DOC grades it an easy to intermediate walking track: mostly well formed, but some sections may be steep, rough or muddy, and small stream crossings may not be bridged.
The track is also the uphill access to the 7 Mile Scenic Reserve Mountain Bike Park, and DOC points riders to the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club for the park's trails. DOC grades the ride Grade 3 (intermediate): steep slopes or avoidable obstacles, possibly on narrow track or with poor traction, and possible exposure at the outside edge. For riders, DOC says Wilson Bay gives easier access to the uphill track.
It is one way, so either leave a car at each end or walk out and back, which doubles the time to about 3 hours. With one car, turn around when you have used half your time.
How to get to the start
The 7 Mile car park is 7 km from Queenstown along the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, and the Wilson Bay car park is further along the same road. DOC's brochure describes the track from Wilson Bay to the Seven Mile Recreation Reserve car park, its web page from the 7 Mile end; either works. DOC warns these car parks are very busy in summer and that parking on the roadside or reversing out into fast traffic is not recommended.
No Orbus stop is within walking distance of either end. The nearest stops are on Route 1 in Sunshine Bay, about 3.1 km from the 7 Mile car park in a straight line, so plan on your own transport.
- Start: 7 Mile car park (Seven Mile Recreation Reserve), Glenorchy-Queenstown Road (directions (opens in a new tab)).
- Parking: 7 Mile car park (DOC)
- From Queenstown: 7 km from Queenstown along the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road (DOC)
- Finish: Wilson Bay car park, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road (directions (opens in a new tab)).
- Parking: Wilson Bay car park (DOC)
- From Queenstown: Further along the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road than the 7 Mile car park (DOC)
- By bus: There is no Orbus stop within walking distance of either end: the nearest stops are on Route 1 in Sunshine Bay, about 3.1 km from the 7 Mile car park and 4.9 km from Wilson Bay in a straight line. Routes and fares are in the bus guide.
Is it open, and what is it like in winter?
Open on 18 September 2026. DOC shows no alerts for this track on 18 September 2026 and lists it as open. Check DOC, Seven Mile Point Track (alerts show on this page) (opens in a new tab) on the day; conditions change quickly.
| Season | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Spring (September to November) | DOC publishes no spring closure; the only standing restriction on its page is the year-round fire ban. The track is the uphill access to the 7 Mile bike park, so expect riders in any season. |
| Summer (December to February) | DOC warns that car parks along the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road are very busy in summer and suggests the morning or early evening. DOC says Wilson Bay is the easier start for riders heading uphill to the bike park. |
| Autumn (March to May) | No autumn restriction is published. DOC's brochure warns that higher-altitude tracks can carry snow and ice from autumn through winter; this one climbs from the lakeshore to Kirks Terrace, so ask the Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Visitor Centre about conditions after a cold snap. |
| Winter (June to August) | DOC publishes no winter closure. The climb through the pine forest is the section to take slowly on wet or frosty days, and riders share it on their way up to the bike park. |
What to know before you go
- Expect mountain bikers climbing to the bike park. DOC's brochure says cyclists must give way to walkers and keep left, but stay alert on the uphill section.
- The climb through pine forest may be steep, rough or muddy in places under DOC's easy to intermediate category; wear shoes with grip.
- DOC's Grade 3 rating for riders allows for steep slopes, narrow track, poor traction and exposure at the outside edge, so watch your footing where the track is narrow.
- Do not park on the roadside or reverse out onto the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road; DOC says traffic there travels at speed.
- Dogs must be on a lead, and fires are not allowed at any time.
- It is 3 km one way: with one car, allow about 3 hours to walk out and back and start with enough daylight.
For emergencies call 111. The Queenstown safety guide covers the rest before a long or winter walk.
Questions people ask
How long is the Seven Mile Point Track?
3 km one way, and DOC times it at 1 hour 30 minutes one way for walkers. Walking out and back takes about 3 hours.
Where does the Seven Mile Point Track start?
At either the 7 Mile car park, 7 km from Queenstown on the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, or the Wilson Bay car park further along the same road.
Can you bike the Seven Mile Point Track?
Yes. DOC grades it Grade 3 (intermediate) for mountain bikes, and it is the uphill access to the 7 Mile Scenic Reserve Mountain Bike Park. DOC says Wilson Bay gives riders easier access.
Is the Seven Mile Point Track hard?
DOC grades it easy to intermediate: mostly well formed, with some sections that may be steep, rough or muddy. It runs beside the lake, then climbs through pine forest and native bush to Kirks Terrace.
Are dogs allowed on the Seven Mile Point Track?
Yes, on a lead only.
Can I get to Seven Mile Point by bus?
No. The nearest Orbus stops are on Route 1 in Sunshine Bay, about 3.1 km from the 7 Mile car park, so plan on your own transport.
Is the Seven Mile Point Track open?
DOC showed no alerts for the track on 18 September 2026 and lists it as open.
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Sources: DOC, Seven Mile Point Track (opens in a new tab), DOC, Queenstown day walks and bike trails brochure (March 2025) (opens in a new tab), DOC, Walking track categories (opens in a new tab), DOC, Mountain bike track grades (opens in a new tab) and OpenStreetMap (Nominatim), Wilson Bay parking (opens in a new tab), retrieved 18 September 2026. Distances, times and grades are the managing body's published figures; fit walkers are often quicker. Department of Conservation information is used under CC BY 4.0. Start coordinates: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). This independent guide is published by Tally Sphere Limited, a New Zealand company. Spotted a change? Report a problem with this page and the page address comes with your email.
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