Category: Mackenzie District

Dromedary Hill Track, Lindis Conservation Area, Omarama NZ

The Dromedary Hill Track takes you initially over farmland, then up through the Lindis Conservation Area to the summit at 1664m, where there are views of countless other peaks.

During a stay in Twizel Aoraki Mt Cook National Park had fairly average weather for a couple of days, so I looked further afield for some day walks. The Dromedary Hill Track was one of these walks, and although it isn’t the most spectacular, we didn’t meet anybody all day, and the views from up high were very good. Initial walking is through paddocks, then it’s mostly tussock grass and other alpine and subalpine vegetation. I imagine it would make a good winter walk with some snow on the tops. Continue reading “Dromedary Hill Track, Lindis Conservation Area, Omarama NZ”

Greta Track & Ben Ohau, Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ

Great views of Lake Ohau and surrounding mountains on the Greta Track, with a short side trip to the summit of Ben Ohau (1522m).

Despite following a vehicle track almost the whole way, the Greta Track still makes for a satisfying walk. It gets up the mountain quickly, with a short off-track diversion to visit the summit of Ben Ohau (1522m). The views of scenic Lake Ohau and surrounding peaks are excellent. Completing the circuit takes you at first through attractive tussock country, (although wilding pines are making inroads). The track eventually drops down to Gretas Stream, and follows this most of the way to the lake. Continue reading “Greta Track & Ben Ohau, Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ”

Tekapo Mt John Walkway, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury NZ

The Tekapo Mt John Walkway is an easy circuit walk offering extensive views over lakes, plains & distant high mountains from the summit of Mt John (1031m).

The Tekapo Mt John Walkway is an easy route that takes you to the observatory complex on the top of Ōtehīwai Mt John (1031m). You can continue as we did to make a loop walk, returning by the shore of Lake Tekapo. The views are very spacious: this roche moutonnee is surrounded by lakes and wide plains, and beyond these are numerous high peaks. Continue reading “Tekapo Mt John Walkway, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury NZ”