Sandymount Track
Located in Dunedin area and Otago Peninsula area in the Otago region
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Introduction
Walk to Sandymount and enjoy spectacular views of the coastline.1 hr loop
Seasonal restrictions
Closed for lambing from 1 September to 15 October.
Dog access
Viewpoint: 15 min
Sandymount circuit: 1 hr return
Sandymount summit: 10 min
Sandymount to Sandfly Bay: 45 min
Begin your walk to the viewpoint in a tunnel of historic macrocarpa trees from the car park at the end of Sandymount Road. Wander through coastal pastureland for 1 km before reaching the viewpoint and its stunning views to the northeast over Allans Beach, Hoopers Inlet, Poatiri/Mt Charles and inland to Wharekākahu/Harbour Cone.
If you enjoy a more challenging walk, the circuit continues around the coastline and provides access to Sandymount summit and a marked route to Sandfly Bay and returns to the car park. You can alternatively access Sandymount summit and Sandfly Bay route via a track opposite the car park independent of the circuit track.
Turn off Highcliff Road onto Sandymount Road. The track begins at the end of the road.
The nearest toilets are in Macandrew Bay.
This is an exposed coastal site. Take care around cliff areas as they may be slippery and unstable after heavy rain.
The circuit track passes through a working farm. Be careful of moving vehicles.
Be careful of the ongaonga (stinging nettle) that grows in places along the track.
Avoid forest areas during high winds as branches may fall out of trees.
Don't leave valuables in your car, as there have been break-ins.
Contacts
| Dunedin Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 474 3300 |
| dunedinvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 50 The Octagon Dunedin |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |