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Ben Lomond TRack to the summit (1748m)

Ben Lomond TRack is a popular day trip from Queenstown and is well worth doing as the view in the summit is breathtaking and astounding

starting from Tiki Trail (near the Gondola Base Building)

Douglas fir stands along Tiki Trail

some indications of Tiki Trail

The adventure facilities at Tiki Trail

The wild flowers spread along Tiki Trail

a farm story in Lake Wakatipu shores (near Gondola Hilltop Complex)

viewing the Lake Wakatipu from the way to Ben Lomond Track near Gondola Hilltop Complex

the track to the saddle is on a gentler slope

magnificent views of mountains

a tasteful scene of the slope

steep Ben Lomond summit - the destination

a fantastic view of Lake Wakatipu - View back from the saddle

opposite to Ben Lomond summit stands the Bowen Peak (1631m)

a spectacular scene (Moonlight Valley) - viewing from the saddle

viewing back the Lake Wakatipu and Ben Lomond Track from the half way to the summit

the Ben Lomond TRack to the summit is quite popular. people up and down the track...

the last pitch to the top of Ben Lomond is very steep

The cairn at the summit

spectacular panoramic views

looking down to Moke Valley and Lake Moke from the summit

Bowen Peak (1631m)

looking down to Lake Wakatipu from the summit, Cecil peak in the distance

The Remarkables and the Deer Park Heights (in the front)

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