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Albert Burn Conservation Area
Albert Burn Conservation Area

Located in the Otago region

You can tramp in the Albert Burn valley as well as hunt in the valley and surrounding area.

Access Albert Burn Conservation Area by boat across Lake Wanaka or via the ‘cattle track’ from the Makarora River mouth.

There may be avalanche danger

Avalanches usually occur from May to November in Wakatipu, Wānaka and Central Otago. There can also be avalanches outside this period, if there is still snow coverage.

If you are going into avalanche terrain, always:

  1. Have the relevant avalanche skills and training.
  2. Check the ATES rating and the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.
  3. Go with a buddy. Both of you should carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, a snow shovel and a probe.