Eely Point Walk
A 20 minute lakeshore walk from Wānaka town to a sheltered picnic and boating spot.
From Wānaka town the walk follows the lakeshore to the right, past the marina and on to Eely Point, a sheltered boating and picnic area. Another five minutes around the point brings you to Bremner Bay, a good family swimming spot. It is flat, short and easy, and links on to the Beacon Point Walk and the Outlet Track.
Highlights
- Sheltered boating and picnicking area
- Bremner Bay, a good family swimming spot, five minutes further on
- Flat and easy, straight from town
- Connects to the Beacon Point Walk and the Outlet Track
Good to know
- Location
- Eely Point, Lake Wānaka
- Start point
- Wānaka town lakefront, following the lakeshore to the right past the marina
- Duration
- 20 min
- Track length
- 2 km
- Family-friendly
- Yes
Track times in the DOC brochure are one way unless otherwise stated. The Beacon Point Walk continues on from Bremner Bay and suits all ages and abilities, including baby buggies and bikes.
Visiting from Sundale
Eely Point is the gentlest walk on this list. From the Wānaka town lakefront, roughly ten minutes from the park, follow the shore to the right past the marina and you are there in about 20 minutes over 2 km, flat the whole way and easy to fit around a nap or a late lunch.
Another five minutes around the point brings you to Bremner Bay, a good family swimming spot, so take togs and something to sit on. Eely Point itself is sheltered and set up for boating and picnics, which makes it a sensible first afternoon after a long drive south.
From Bremner Bay the Beacon Point Walk carries on and suits all ages and abilities, including baby buggies and bikes, and the Outlet Track links in from here too. Stretch it as far as the children will allow, then head back to the park for the playground and the seasonal pool.
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Questions
Is it suitable for a pushchair?
Eely Point is flat and easy, and the Beacon Point Walk continuing from Bremner Bay suits all ages and abilities, including baby buggies and bikes.
Where can the children swim?
Bremner Bay, about five minutes past Eely Point, is a good family swimming spot.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes over 2 km one way from the Wānaka town lakefront, so allow roughly 40 minutes there and back.
Sources
- Eely Point Walk 20 min, 2 km; from Wānaka town follow the lakeshore to the right past the marina and on to Eely Point; another five minutes around the point takes you to Bremner Bay, a good family swimming spot; Beacon Point Walk 30 min, 1.5 km continues from Bremner Bay and suits all ages and abilities including baby buggies and bikes — source
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