# Lake Hayes

> A small lake between Queenstown and Arrowtown with a gravel path around the shore and trees that turn orange in autumn.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-hayes/

A small lake between Queenstown and Arrowtown with a gravel path around the shore and trees that turn orange in autumn. The calm water gives good reflections early in the morning. There is a car park and picnic area on the eastern side.

- **Nearest town:** Arrowtown, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -44.9740, 168.8030

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown on Lake Wakatipu](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-queenstown-glenorchy-arrowtown/)

## Nearby

- [Lakes District Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lakes-district-museum/) – 5 km
- [Arrowtown Chinese Settlement](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-arrowtown-chinese-settlement/) – 5 km
- [Kawarau Bridge Bungy](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-kawarau-bridge-bungy/) – 10 km
- [Queenstown Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-queenstown-gardens/) – 13 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Hayes?

Lake Hayes is in Arrowtown, New Zealand, at GPS -44.9740, 168.8030.

### Which road trips pass Lake Hayes?

Lake Hayes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown on Lake Wakatipu.

### What is there to see near Lake Hayes?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lakes District Museum (5 km), Arrowtown Chinese Settlement (5 km), Kawarau Bridge Bungy (10 km) and Queenstown Gardens (13 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Hayes?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)