Viewpoint
Crown Range Road
📍 Crown Range Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Quick Facts
- Location
- New Zealand, Queenstown
- Category
- Viewpoint
- Duration
- Half day
- Ticket Price
- Free
- Address
- Crown Range Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -44.9400, 168.9300
Introduction
Crown Range Road links Queenstown and Wanaka, peaking at about 1,076 m — New Zealand's highest sealed mountain pass. It hairpins upward with views over The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and the vast Southern Alps; from the summit lookout the golden grasslands of Cardrona Valley spread below — a classic route for photographers and drivers.
✨ Highlights
1
Highest pass
NZ's highest sealed road point at 1,076 m.
2
Alpine views
The Remarkables and the Alps.
3
Lookouts
The Cardrona Valley below.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location:Crown Range Road, Queenstown–Wanaka, New Zealand
→Time needed:About 1 hour end to end
→Ticket Information:Free
💡 Tips
• Winter ice/snow possible — carry chains.
• The summit is windy — dress warmly.
• Dusk gilds the valley below.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Crown Range Road?
Free
Any practical tips for visiting Crown Range Road?
Winter ice/snow possible — carry chains. The summit is windy — dress warmly.
How long should I spend at Crown Range Road?
A typical visit takes Half day.




