08 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Southwesterlies, turning northeast in the evening.
8° / 19°
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Jack's Point Track
A walk with superb lake and mountain views over undulating open grassland and scattered scrub, ending at Jack's Point.
Distance
7.2 km
Walking time
2 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Queenstown forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 7:36 pm
09 October 2026
Fine, then evening cloud. Northeasterlies turning southwest for a time in the afternoon and evening.
8° / 20°
10 October 2026
Fine, but cloudy in the afternoon and evening. Northeasterlies.
9° / 20°
11 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
7° / 20°
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds.
8° / 22°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Jack's Point Track
The track starts at Jardine Park (parking/toilets). It sits high above the shoreline all the way to Jack's Point and offers spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Wakatipu. It is a shared use track so expect to encounter mountain bikers. Have lunch at the clubhouse at the end of the track and get them to organise a taxi back to the start, or use lunch as fuel for the return trip. At Jardine Park the track links to Kelvin Peninsula Trail to Kawarau Bridge and all the way to central Queenstown via the Frankton Track . This trail is built and maintained by the Queenstown Trails Trust . If you’ve experienced this trail and loved it, please support them by donating today.
Essential information for Jack's Point Track
Generally a fairly flat track, but with a few steep uphill and downhill sections and some tight corners, including a couple of blind corners. There is good sign-posting and there is cell phone reception on the track. This is a shared-use track so expect dogs and cyclists. If you are riding the track, choose a mountain bike or a gravel bike rather than a road bike. Reduce your speed when travelling around blind corners. Watch children closely, as there are sections with steep drops by the track edge. Pack water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sunhat (for walkers) or a helmet visor (for bikers) in summer. In winter, carry plenty of warm and waterproof clothing – it gets very cold, particularly when it’s windy.
Getting there for Jack's Point Track
The Jack's Point Track is a point-to-point between Jack's Point Carpark or Clubhouse and Jardine Park .
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Jack's Point Track
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Jack's Point Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.