QUEENSTOWN HIKES - 2 Epic Walks YOU Should Do | Ep. 2 of 5

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Queenstown is our favourite place in New Zealand, and after seeing this vlog and the other travel episodes to come (3 more still in this mini-series) you'll see why! Since returning to NZ we've been hunting out a lot more of the best hiking trails and walks around the country, but despite that we STILL hadn't ticked off the best walks in Queenstown. This trip we wanted to change that, so we made a list of some of the best walks and hikes and picked one of each... one tougher, one cruisier.
The Queenstown hill walk is a bit of a beast, there's mixed reviews online about the state of the walking track and elevation but it's unanimously known as one of the best hikes in the area. It's a good few hours of what feels like straight up elevation as you hike up through the trees, before reaching what we pretty quickly called the best views in Queenstown. It's starting point is a few mins up the back of town by car, or a walk up through the neighbourhoods to get there - but you're probably best saving your legs for the climb to come! Classify this one as a legit hike.
For a more chill walk, it's only a 20-minute flat stroll to reach the jetty at Bobs Cove, but you get access to the water within about 10 mins. You do need to drive 15ish mins out from Queenstown to reach Bobs Cove, then you have a collection of different walks and loops you can do. Not really hikes as such given how chill they are, at least thats how we think about it.
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[@DanegerAndStacey]

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[@TheFockerizer]

been there, done that - will do again

[@joayres5264]

Ah Queenstown you are stunning 😍 Bob's Cove looks a bit of me, back I go 😊

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

You two always find the most beautiful walks

[@hilarywallace9927]

So stunning! It truly is an amazing part of the world , and that water ....want to swim there so badly watching that ! 💕

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's COLD but totally worth it!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw wauw Breathtaking scenery Fantastic shots you both bring this area to life with your vision 😍 You could just sit watch the views over all for hours 😜 .waiting for you both to jump in the water 😂 Thank you for taking us along. Have a Great weekend 🥰.

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Obrigada por compartilhar conosco esse lindo lugar

[@AmitSenguptaVlogs]

Splendid views - another beautiful day

[@orvillehenry6479]

I believe the coordination between you two is just admirable and it comes out in this video and scenery is is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you ❤

[@orvillehenry6479]

You’re most welcome

[@diggla4817]

Cheers for the video guys! Love your channel. Coming over in June, with the family, after a 5 year raising children hiatus. Absolutely frothing at the ideas you are sharing!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Whoop - that's awesome! So much epicness waiting for you guys

[@fisherman4841]

The Ferg Bakery brisket roll is my favourite followed closely by the breakfast wrap. And those pies!

[@totallyempty]

What a view! That's a nice country to be stuck in :)

[@haurakicellars9449]

Absolutely stunning views and scenery.Love your work.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for the love ❤️

[@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson]

@@DanegerAndStacey MESSAGES CUZZY RORY BACK BUDDYY ANOTHER AWESOME VIDS OFF QUEENSTOWN NZ. NEW ZEALAND. STACEY AN DANEGER WELL YO GUYS COME BACK TOO NELSON NZ NEW ZEALAND SOMETIME EVERY SOON OR ANYTIME NEXT YEAR IN 2023 OR IN 2022.

[@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson]

@@DanegerAndStacey RORY MESSAGES YO IF YO MESSAGES ME BACK TOO NIGHT OR ANYTIME YO FREE TOO MESSAGES ME BACK AS I HAVE HAD FEW ROUGH DAYS OFF LATE STILL GOING THOUGH A LOT OFF BAD TIMES AN ROUGH DAYS OFF LATE STILL AS OFF COIVD 19 ETC. WITH NOT SEEING MY FREINDS AN MATES AN CUZZINS AN ANOTHER FAMILY AN FREINDS. ETC.

[@michaelhall8586]

Oh my gosh that water is just insane!

[@stevebignell9603]

Loved this.our daughter lives I Kingston have not been able to visit living in sunny Bristol in the UK due to 3 years of COVID.once again thanks.😀

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

The hike was truly worth those amazing views! Great video guys! ~Cara 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Definitely worth it for the reward!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Such a great video. Paid-for excursions can be great, but if the scenery is stunning, you can't beat a freebie hike! 🙌 I especially loved how the first hike combined history with the information boards. The land looked so dry and yellow, were you guys there at the height of summer? That jetty at the end is like the epitome of what you hope to see when looking for a perfect travel photo spot!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Queenstown can be pricey, so it was awesome to find some freebies with a view for sure. This was in April, so just before the rain/winter weather rolls in and changes colours of the nature a bit

[@dearmountains3431]

Hi Dane and Stacey❣❣ I just found your vlog😊 Absolutely beautiful, Thank you both for continuing to share your adventures．

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank YOU for following along and sharing the love

[@mr5942]

I love the video Queenstown looks absolutely stunning I can’t wait to go! The lakes you went to there look incredible you should have room your togs would have been amazing to have a dip in there. Also I hope the puppy is getting on well! 🐶

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I know - can't believe we didn't just leave some togs with us but we honestly didn't expect it to be that inviting!

[@Kiwi-Macca]

Well done guys. A good reminder Queenstown can be as expensive or as cheap as you want. It doesn't deserve the knocks it gets. I love the walks there and on my last visit I got a private room at a backpackers for $65 a night.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Exactly! There's always more to see, do and explore for cheaper or free - nice steal on the $65 a night too!

[@monicabrsgooglemail]

Awww beautiful music. Intro gave me goosebumps 💕🦋🌎🌺

[@DanegerAndStacey]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lorrainepannetier]

Wow! Such incredibly stunning scenery! So many gorgeous shots. Loved the sun coming through the 'tree tunnel' as well as the combination of mountains and lakes. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful country with the world. The Cook Islands are high on my bucket list so can't wait for your travels there very soon! 🏝✈️☀️

[@calmwithmaggie]

I also got so excited for the Cook Islands when they shared it on Instagram, gonna be great content! 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So nice to hear when little individual moments we've captured are noticed and appreciated - THANK YOU! Ahh the Cook Islands are a special place for sure.

[@alekssmatic1361]

On my third trip to QT because of you guys :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha sorry about that! Hope you love it as much every time

[@kiwilisaoutandabout1320]

Great hikes, I love a nice hike will add them to my list of things to do in Queenstown when I’m there in October 🤞no more changes to the covid rules and I get there as planned

[@LowkeySwedishVlog]

Hey you two! We just found your channel and have no idea how we hadn't come across it until now. CRIMINAL! We've really been missing out! We're two kiwis on the other side of the world (Sweden) and it's awesome to have a bunch of content to binge to make us fully homesick 🥰🥰🥰 Let us know if you're ever in Sweden and need a couple of tour guides.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for all your other comments guys, only just spotted this first one - we're glad you found us! Would love to visit Sweden at some point, so we'll take you up on that! Just watched some of your channel trailer and LOVE what you guys are up to. And that snow!

[@LowkeySwedishVlog]

@@DanegerAndStacey snow for a couple of Jafas like us is still such a novelty! We actually arrived at our cabin less than 48 hours ago so it's crazy hectic. If you ever visit Sweden, please bring Marmite. We're running a little low 😅

[@teamatheavenscent1863]

Full of hidden gems that place, you could never get bored there!

[@rrocketman]

Queenstown is awesome 😎

[@DanegerAndStacey]

THE BEST

[@stanross6627]

Great video as always, I loved the music so calming fit the video very nice. Hope you two are amazing and the house is getting sorted( looking forward to seeing your new fur baby in videos) , looking forward to the next one, cheers and safe travels!

[@chriskatzer]

Just wow!

[@bobgraham666]

Looking at coming over in the start of october, just wondering if you guys have been in the south at that time.looking to go to queenstown for a few , then wanaka and on to franz joseph ...milford sound will be in there too at some stage when at queenstown, not sure how the roads are at that stage, but im guessing there shouldnt be any snow on them then, if its anything like Aus..cheers guys keep making awesome vids

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's probably quite a good time to go, still a little cold and there will be snow about but won't be too crazy weather wise!

[@nsmiler5695]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful country ❤️

[@Catherine.B.]

Love your content guys 💖💛

[@mafkrimnra8084]

I been loving you guys hiking 🥾 videos

[@calmwithmaggie]

Cue the popcorn! 😇 amazing hikes and really well done with the filmography, as always 😊

[@KunaiKrazy]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this channel. You guys are great. I'm jotting down places to go for my upcoming trip in July. Keep em coming

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Welcome! 🥰

[@4estmoreland]

Beautiful!

[@rob1971]

Wow, both those walks look amazing 🗻 I've been to Queenstown many times and didn't know about either of them! Bob's Cove looks so peaceful, I can't believe there wasn't anyone else about 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Talk about getting lucky aye - no one else there at all! Going during the week helps no doubt, but what a vibe

[@dumbledebbie8593]

Those bird songs are so distinctly New Zealand! ❤️❤️❤️

[@family.fire.by.2025]

stunning views 😮

[@Love_rainy_days]

Dane and Stacey🤴🏻👸🏻🌹Thanks for sharing your fun video of Queenstown. The hikes looked fun. Thanks Love your channel 💖 Stay safe and happy traveling. Cheers ☕☕🧔🏻

[@luceliaperalta5496]

I went in Queenstown in 1986, i was Just a teenager

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Time to get back there!

[@luceliaperalta5496]

@@DanegerAndStacey hahaha, no money mate

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Virtually visiting it is then 😂

[@karendoody4581]

looking forward to the Rorotonga videos as on my bucket list and planning for later this year or next......Jetstar have good prices too like you said

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Working on them now, Karen!

[@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson]

I SOO GOT TOO GO BACK TOO QUEENSTOWN SOO SICK ASF LOVELEY PLACE TOO SEEING AN DO FUNN THINKS THERE. ETC. MESSAGES CUZIN RORY BACK IN NZ NEW ZEALAND NELSON. IDK HOWS ARE YO GUYS GOING STACEY AN DANEGER

[@jordanspeck7279]

I got a little wobble says 90 year old Dane...🤣🤣. Looks amazing from the views right down to the elusive wild rugby ball spotted.. If I ever make it to new zealand..I will never leave my house without my swimming kit

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha gotta watch out for the wobbles eh 🤣

[@maryward613]

Nice trip! Living in Texas, the views you two enjoy are absolutely beautiful! In my childhood home we had a fireplace made out of Indiana limestone, so pretty. I'm originally from Indiana, which we are referred to as Hoosiers. Best of luck to you both, love your videos!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Love the term Hoosiers! Yeah we are blessed with stunning views, so nice to have the past few years appreciating them

[@hukshot]

go bulls.

[@jazzinspire7967]

It wouldn't surprise me if a New Zealand television broadcast offered you a contract to produce a NZ weekender type TV series.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Maybe one day, we'd love that!

[@philld2576]

QUEENS TOWN looks so amazing with lovely views like that also the food to it's just a shame your video's arnt a bit longer . Thank you I'm always looking forward to seeing your vids 😁

[@leannekelly2566]

Have visited Queenstown twice (from Sydney) and did Queenstown Hill as well as Routeburn (which was a challenge). Will definitely be back to do more around Glenorchy, such beautiful scenery everywhere surrounding Queenstown. Love watching your videos.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glenorchy is STUNNING! We didn't get long to explore there but there must be some incredible walks around there. Routeburn is on our list, did you like it?

[@leannekelly2566]

@@DanegerAndStacey Routeburn was amazing. We went with a guide which helped when we wanted some local knowledge (we’re from Sydney, Australia). Also they provided our lunch which was pretty much all we had to carry. Hope you get to do it sometime soon.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

What a hidden gem in Queenstown guys. Dane I'm still working on your video editing course. It's been slow . I been distracted with a new family member Yuki. I'm must be getting close for your love one to be part of your family Nalu. I'll keep you posted on the video editing course. Sending you lots of love😍😍 Harriet and Jim. Richmond. Va.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad to hear you're still working through it - I;m sure Yuki is keeping you busy, we're preparing for the same!

[@ngatira2]

Do they have restrooms on those walks

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Nope, sadly not!

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Another wonderful vlog... hope you got my email - Just love what you are doing!