Isthmus Peak Track

Isthmus Peak Car Park, SH6, Wanaka, Otago New Zealand

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Free

Free to Visit

Open Now

Wed 12a-11:59p

Independent
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

Private Property

This location is on private property and is presented for information purposes only.

“A long, steady climb that rewards walkers with spectacular, panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea as well as the mountains of the Southern Alps.”

This track is signposted just south of Stewart Creek on SH6. Follow the poled route along the creek until it joins a farm track. From here its a steep, winding, rocky climb to a skyline ridge, with sections where bikers will need to dismount and push. A sign on the ridge points right to the track to 1,385-metre Isthmus Peak, and left, along the exposed ridge to the Matatiaho Conservation Area. Mountain biking permitted.

Please note: Closed for fawning from November to early December, check with Department of Conservation for track status. Not recommended in winter due to snow and ice. No water available on the track, so carry plenty of water with you.

Time: 5 - 6 hours return

Distance: 16 km

Grade: A well marked and maintained track but steep in places