Activities in Kopuwai Conservation Area

Skiers at Kopuwai/Obelisk.
Skiers at Kopuwai/Obelisk

Within Kopuwai Conservation Area you can roam at will on foot. The hummock fields, tops, and valleys provide a wide range of recreation and wilderness experiences, including:

  • mountain biking
  • horse riding
  • 4WD access on formed tracks
  • discovering gold diggings
  • cross-country skiing
  • sightseeing

Nestled in the ranges are the headwaters and alpine basins of Campbell Creek and the Pomahaka and Fraser Rivers. The ranges are also bisected by steep gullies that add to the area's remarkable diversity. Hyde Rock, for example, has spectacular views of typical Kopuwai landscapes. This involves a short walk outside the conservation area, signposted over a stile.




Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Check the Otago important visitor notices and track updates

View the Journeys Across Latitude 45 South documentary on NZ on Screen

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Central Otago Area Office
Phone: +64 3 440 2040
Email: centralotago@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai