点评:This is a popular hiking trail at Queenstown and one of the most famous treks in New Zealand. The trail starts either at the township (via the Tiki Trail) or Bob's Peak at the Skyline Queenstown gondola upper terminus and climbs 1326 metres to the Ben Lomond Saddle and 1438 metres to the Summit where you are richly rewarded with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown township, The Remarkables and various other ranges and mountain peaks in all directions.
The track is difficult and requires hiking experience, fitness and an early start if seeking to make it all the way to the Summit and back down. We hiked near the end of September on a clear day and found the trail convenient to the Saddle but more treacherous and difficult for tackling approaching the Summit. Views throughout were outstanding throughout. Early in the trail you climb through beach forest before making your way through alpine tussock fields and endless unobstructed panoramic views in all directions. It is challenging trek with remarkable views, well worth attempting for active hikers who plan on spending time in Queenstown.
Note there is a rest bench at The Saddle and a stand alone portable toilet as well. Otherwise, the Skyline Gondola Activity Centre is where you will find facilities including cafe, toilets and gondola transportation back down to the town centre.
翻译:这是皇后镇一条极受欢迎的徒步路线,也是新西兰最著名的徒步行程之一。这条路线可从镇中心出发(经由Tiki小径),或从天空缆车的上站——鲍勃峰开始。沿途需攀登1326米方能抵达本·洛蒙德山鞍部,再继续攀登1438米即可到达山顶。登顶后,您将能饱览瓦卡蒂普湖、皇后镇镇区、雷马克布尔山脉以及四面八方其他众多山峦与峰峦的壮丽全景。这条路线颇具挑战性,要想全程徒步至山顶再返回,需要具备徒步经验与良好的体能,并且要尽早出发。我们在九月底的一个晴天进行了徒步;发现这条路线通往山鞍部的路段较为顺畅,但接近山顶的路段则险峻且难行。沿途的景色始终令人叹为观止。沿着步道前行,起初需穿越海滨森林,随后便会抵达高山草甸地带,此时四面八方都是一览无余的壮丽景致。这是一条充满挑战的徒步路线,但沿途风景绝美,对于打算在皇后镇度假的徒步爱好者来说绝对值得一试。
值得一提的是,在“鞍部”处设有一张休息长椅以及一个独立式移动厕所。此外,天际缆车活动中心内还设有咖啡馆等配套设施。厕所以及将人送回镇中心的缆车服务。