1 / 2Saint Omer Park, Queenstown
📍 Queenstown, Otago
Landscaped lakeside park parallel to Lake Wakatipu, with paved walking paths, weeping willows along the shoreline, and Remarkables mountain views. BBQ facilities, playground, free parking, pram-accessible paths. Free entry.
Beautiful place with great views of the lake and the mountains in the background. You can walk along the shoreline for quite some distance enjoying the tree covered paths and the lake. Occassionally you can see the steam boats plying in the lake.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The weeping willow branches touching the water are specifically photogenic — Albany Bradley spent hours there just taking in the views. It's the kind of Queenstown spot that rewards wandering without an itinerary.
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Sajeev Thomas
11 months ago
“Beautiful place with great views of the lake and the mountains in the background. You can walk along the shoreline for quite some distance enjoying the tree covered paths and the lake. Occassionally you can see the steam boats plying in the lake.”
Vidal Jr
2 months ago
“Saint Omer Park is a great spot if you’re looking for something quieter and less crowded. I really appreciated how peaceful it felt compared to other nearby areas. One thing that stood out is that the ground is mostly stones and pebbles rather than sand, which made it easy to dry my feet without ending up with sand in my socks—small detail, but surprisingly nice. It’s a simple, relaxing place to take a break by the water and enjoy the scenery without the crowds. Definitely worth a visit if you prefer a calmer park experience.”
Traveler A
a year ago
“Happened to park here and ended up walking around and exploring the place. Love the paved paths you get to walk up and down and the lake views you see. The tree branches touching the water are specially photogenic.”
Chloe Dang
3 years ago
“Great park right by the lake. It has a nice view of the snowy mountain. You can walk on the path along the trees or walk on the edge of the lake during low tide.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Saint Omer Park stretches along Lake Esplanade beside Lake Wakatipu, named after settler Francois St Omer. Paved paths wind under weeping willow trees whose branches touch the water surface. The Remarkables mountain range frames the view for the full length of the walk. Stone and pebble lake edges are accessible at lower water levels. BBQ facilities and a playground area are on site. Free parking directly at the park. Fully pram accessible. Free entry.
