Lauder Basin Conservation Area

It has an interesting mix of terrain including rocky outcrops, woody gorges, open tussock land, alpine cushion fields and tor studded alpine tops. 

The Lindis Valley altitude rises from 300 m to 1,500 m and this provides captivating views of the Manuherikia and Central Otago to the Upper Clutha and on a fine day as far away as Mt Aspiring/ Tititea and Aoraki/ Mt Cook.