The Horn range from Mt Rosa
Mt Rosa Track
Located in Remarkables Conservation Area in the Otago region
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Introduction
Starting with a steady climb to Mt Rosa, the track crosses the top with great views of the Nevis Bluff, the Kawarau Gorge and the lower Wakatipu Basin.Image gallery
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Gibbston Valley and beyond from Mt Rosa Image: Edward Hathway | Creative Commons
![View down valley over to mountain range.]( "View down valley over to mountain range.")
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Walkers on Mt Rosa Track Image: Ana Macri | DOC
![Two people walk along a bare 4WD track. Beautiful views of rolling hills can be seen in the background.]( "Two people walk along a bare 4WD track. Beautiful views of rolling hills can be seen in the background.")
Starting with a steady climb to Mt Rosa, the track crosses the top with great views of the Nevis Bluff, the Kawarau Gorge and the lower Wakatipu Basin. Follow the track past Mt Mason and down to the flats and the carpark.
Doolans Creek’s remnant tōtara forest is accessible from the conservation area.
This track crosses private land.
This track can be started or finished from two roads.
- Coal Pit Saddle Road carpark, or
- carpark on SH6 1 km north west of Victoria Bridge.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 442 7935 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 811 Queenstown 9348 |
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