Image: Wanaka Rock Climbing | ©
Rock climber at Hospital Flat.
Diamond Lake and Hospital Flat conservation areas

Located in the Otago region

Near Lake Wānaka's western shores, both Diamond Lake and Hospital Flat conservation areas are major recreation attractions, especially for rock or sport climbers and walkers.

Hospital Flat Conservation Area is 12 km from Wanaka township on the left of the road to the Matukituki Valley entrance to Mount Aspiring National Park. Follow a short marked track from the roadside parking to Little Big Wall or an unmarked but well-worn track to The Main Wall.

Diamond Lake Conservation Area is 1 km further on the same road on the right.

Roadside and Riverside are further up the Matuktuki Valley Road on the left.