Pinnacles, Mt Somers Conservation Area
Mt Somers in mid-Canterbury features rugged bush, open sub-alpine tussock lands, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic formations, deep canyons; it's also home to a fantastic walkway, created by a group of keen locals called the Mt Somers Walkways Society.
Learn about the history of Mt Somers Conservation Area and about the geological features, plants and animals you'll find in the area.
The main recreation feature of the Mount Somers Conservation Area is the Mount Somers Track, a loop track around Mt Somers.
You can stay in two backcountry huts in Mt Somers Conservation Area.
Find out how to get to Mt Somers Conservation Area.
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Mt Somers Conservation Area map (PDF, 120K)
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