Around Roys Bay

Wānaka's Roys Bay (~15 km) is a beautiful run. This route follows well-established lakefront tracks that also allow cyclists and dogs.

Starting from Beacon Point, head to the very end of Penrith Park Drive where there's a carpark. From there it's just a few hundred meters to Beacon Point itself where the run begins.

Head towards Wānaka town, passing Bremner Bay and Eely Point (bathrooms available!) and then onto town centre. This is very easy track, mostly flat and well-maintained.

From the town centre, keep following the lakefront (more bathrooms!) towards the Wānaka tree, heading towards Waterfall Creek, and then towards Glendhu Bay.

After Ruby Island Road, the track becomes slightly more undulating and rocky as you make your way to Damper Bay.

While Damper Bay marks the end of Roys Bay, there is no way to exit the trail from here. The closest road access is either 5 km further at Glendhu Bay, or by backtracking and turning off towards Roys Peak carpark (~4 km back). Either extend your run and go for the full half-marathon distance, or take a nice 5km cool down walk at the end.