Kopuwai Track to Sisters Track
Located in Kopuwai Conservation Area in the Otago region
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Introduction
Centred in the heart of the Kopuwai Conservation Area, this track follows along the rolling tops of the Old Man Range.8 km one way
Seasonal restrictions
In winter this area is blanketed in snow, extremely cold, and exposed.
Dog access
On this track you’ll get great views of the Old Woman Range, The Remarkables and the Alexandra Basin. You’ll get to walk through herb fields and snow tussock and through the Fraser River. The area has very interesting topography such as steep gullies and ridges.
Near the southern part of this track you can find Boundary Hut around 200 m from the track. The hut is around 15 minutes from Kopuwai 4WD Road.
This track connects Kopuwai 4WD Road to Sisters Track.
This track can be started either from:
Winter access – roads impassable
Road access to Kopuwai Conservation Area is on dry-weather, largely un-maintained legal roads. In winter the roads become impassable because of snow and ground conditions.
This area is subject to weather extremes at any time of year and roads can become very wet and swampy. Check the weather forecast or contact Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre.
The track is above 1000 m in altitude.
Weather and fog: Temperatures at this altitude can change suddenly even in mid-summer. Take warm and windproof clothing. Fog can roll in quickly – take a map and GPS to help with navigation during the fog.
Avalanches: Be avalanche aware as this area has ‘simple’ avalanche terrain.
Contacts
| Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |