Queenstown Beach & Gardens (Parkrun)

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A popular Parkrun in Queenstown, this route is a mix of trail and concrete paths. The official 5k Parkrun route is two circuits of Queenstown Gardens. Do the route on your own, or participate in a free group 5km run every Saturday morning, organized by Parkrun.

Longer Run: See our Queenstown Trail route.

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5 km loop (3.1 miles)
60m (200 feet)
Queenstown Beachfront
Bus: Queenstown ORBUS “Blue Peaks” bus stop is closest. Start line is approximately 500m from bus stop

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Essentials

5 km loop (3.1 miles)
60m (200 feet)
Queenstown Beachfront
Bus: Queenstown ORBUS “Blue Peaks” bus stop is closest. Start line is approximately 500m from bus stop

Parkrun Information

More Queenstown, New Zealand Routes Below