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

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How to get there, on doc.govt.nz

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.25417° S, 169.21628° E

Prospect Hill Track, walk in Otago
Photo and data: Crown Copyright, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai.

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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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.