Pigeon Island

#682 among destinations in New Zealand

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Pigeon Island is located in at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand near the township of Glenorchy. It is 170 hectares in size and is the largest island in the lake. In 1884, during Queen Victoria's reign, it was gifted by the Crown as a reserve to the people of Queenstown district for their use and enjoyment. ()

Area: 0.66 mi²Coordinates: 44°55'29"S, 168°23'49"E

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OtagoNew Zealand

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Day trips

Pigeon Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Greenstone and Caples Tracks, Glenorchy, Pig Island.

2.6 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Park
Greenstone and Caples Tracks
67 min walk • Nestled within the rugged beauty of New Zealand's South Island, the Greenstone and Caples Tracks offer hikers an immersive wilderness experience. These adjoining trails, set amidst the pristine landscapes of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage area, provide a 4-day...
5.2 miN
Town
Glenorchy
133 min walk • One of the main attractions in Glenorchy is the nearby Mount Aspiring National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks...
1.5 miS
Island
Pig Island
39 min walk • Pig Island / Mātau is located in at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand near the township of Glenorchy. It is slightly smaller and much flatter than its more popular neighbour Pigeon Island. It is 110 hectares in size and supports a variety of regenerating native scrub as well as introduced weeds.