Kurow walking tracks
Track category
Short walk
Description
Deep Stream
Track classification: Short walk
Time: 1 hr
Distance: 2 km
Walkers enjoying Deep Stream trackThis undulating track sidles steep hill faces within a flooded canyon. You may spot prostrate kÅwhai (Sophora prostrata) and two rare native brooms, Carmichaelia curta and Carmichaelia kirkii - both threatened species.
Getting there
Kurow township is located around 2 hours drive north of Dunedin.
Plan and prepare
Topographical map for the area: CA16.
Be prepared: The climate in this region is traditionally very hot in summer and extremely cold in winter. New Zealand weather can change very rapidly so trampers need to be prepared for a range of conditions.
Fire: Fire restrictions apply to all public conservation land. Check with the Omarama Information Centre or DOC's Te Manahuna Area office for the current fire status.