Ben Lomond Saddle (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Ben Lomond Saddle?
What makes it 15% Baby-Friendly: The narrow, rocky track cannot take strollers; carriers face long climbs, wind and no shelter, and only a basic drop-toilet is near the saddle, so parents with babies should generally skip this site.
Positives:
- Easy family access: Gondola ride avoids steep hiking with a baby.
- Spectacular lake views: The saddle bench offers a wide panorama of Lake Wakatipu.
Challenges:
- No facilities beyond junction: Track has no water or toilets past the top-station restrooms.
- Exposure to weather: Bench area has no shelter from wind or sun.
What is Ben Lomond Saddle?
- A mountain saddle at approximately 1,570 meters on the Ben Lomond ridgeline above Queenstown
- A broad alpine col where greywacke and schist outcrops meet golden tussock fields, anchored by a simple timber bench
- A key waypoint on the Department of Conservation’s Ben Lomond Track, linking the summit of Ben Lomond to its eastern ridge within Mount Aspiring National Park
What is so special about Ben Lomond Saddle for with baby?
- Ride Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for easy access with a baby
- Use indoor baby-change facilities at the top station
- Walk to the saddle bench for panoramic lake views
- Picnic at the bench with simple snacks
- Avoid steep and exposed sections by turning back at the bench
Note: Ben Lomond Saddle is 15% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Queenstown for a more suitable experience.
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