Homestead Track
WalkOtagoOpen
- Grade
- Intermediate
- Walking time
- 45 min
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Dogs
- Under control
Access: read before you go
The track starts at Homestead Campsite. From State Highway 85, turn into the Ranfurly end of Loop Road (St Bathans) and follow for 6.5 km. Turn into Hawkdun Runs Road and follow for 15 km to the campsite. It is a gravel road, with one unbridged ford. Check fords before entry.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe track starts at Homestead Campsite. From State Highway 85, turn into the Ranfurly end of Loop Road (St Bathans) and follow for 6.5 km. Turn into Hawkdun Runs Road and follow for 15 km to the campsite. It is a gravel road, with one unbridged ford. Check fords before entry.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.77164° S, 169.89654° E
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About this place
This short track that follows an old water race.
The route
The track starts at Homestead Campsite . It follows an old water race and ends at West Manuherikia 4WD Track . There are unbridged streams on the track. Assess these carefully before crossing and if in doubt, stay out. Dogs are allowed on this track, but not on West Manuherikia 4WD Track.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Pack the right gear
Oteake has flooding, snowfall and extreme weather. DOC packing lists
Be careful of rivers
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. Be aware of weather conditions in the catchment headwaters. Check fords before entry. How to cross rivers safely
No fires
Fires are not allowed anywhere in Oteake Conservation Park.
Check the weather forecast
NIWA Weather: Ida Railway Hut
Shared use tracks
Many of the tracks in Oteake Conservation Park are shared use. You may encounter walkers, mountain bikers and people riding horses. Take care and respect other track users.
Avalanches
Oteake Conservation Park has avalanche terrain. Be avalanche alert in Wakatipu, Wānaka and Central Otago
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Homestead Campsite
Basic • Otago • 0.7 km
Homestead Campsite is a basic, isolated campsite in Central Otago. It serves as a base for mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and tramping in the nearby St…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Boundary Creek Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Otago • 5.8 km
Boundary Creek Hut is an 8-bunk hut located in the Central Otago region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Top Hut – Otago
Standard • 8 bunks • Otago • 12.9 km
Top Hut is an 8-bunk hut located in the Central Otago area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
St Bathans Campsite
Basic • Otago • 13.1 km
St Bathans Campsite is a basic campsite located in the remote and historic area of Central Otago. It offers a base for exploring the St Bathans township or…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Otamatapaio Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Canterbury • 13.2 km
Otamatapaio Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area of Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Mutton Creek Track
Advanced • 3 hr • 6 km • 6.62 km away
Berwen Track
Advanced • 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr • 5 km • 6.74 km away
Mount Ida Water Race Track
Easy • 4-5 hr • 18 km • 7.73 km away
Around Blue Lake Track
Advanced • 1 hr 30 min • 2.9 km • 12.92 km away
Cluden and Lauder Basin tracks
Advanced • 14.91 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).