Prospect Hill Track
WalkOtagoOpen
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 8 hr
- Distance
- 20 km
- Route
- Return
- Biking time
- 3–4 hrs
- Dogs
- No dogs
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.nzMap
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.25417° S, 169.21628° E

About this place
From this track on a clear day you can see the Manuherikia basin, the Old Woman, Dunstan and Raggedy ranges.
The route
Prospect Hill Track travels through unique landscape, from the foot of the mighty Old Man Range to the top. This 1000 m climb starts through farmland and becomes alpine herb fields as you reach the conservation area. There are fantastic views of Alexandra and the Obelisk while climbing up. The Obelisk is a large rock tor known as Kopuwai , that is the highest point on the Old Man Range. The end of this track links up to the Obelisk Loop Track . Using the Obelisk Loop Track you can walk down via Omeo Gully Track or continue onto other tracks on the top of the Kopuwai Conservation Area. This track intersects with The Sisters Track . A stream running through the intersection is a welcome stop on a hot day. A private hut belonging to Earncleugh Station is also near the stream. In winter, this track provides people with winter alpine skills access to The Sisters Track for back country skiing. This track is an easement through private land.
Mountain biking
The Prospect Hill Track is a more gradual climb than the Omeo Gully Track and fit riders will be able to bike most of it.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby

Shek Harn Historic Reserve Track
Easy • 1 hr 30 min return • 4 km • 2.8 km away

Omeo Gully Track
Advanced • 6 hr • 19 km • 3.94 km away

Obelisk Loop Track
Advanced • 3 hr 30 min loop • 10 km • 6.92 km away

Kopuwai Track to Sisters Track
Advanced • 2 hr 30 min one way • 8 km • 8.58 km away

Nicholsons Track
Advanced • 1 hr 30 min return • 6 km • 10.31 km away
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Sources
- 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).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.