Mount Iron Track
Walking track
Time:
1.5 hr
Distance:
4.5 km
Getting there
Mount Iron Track, near the summit
The Mount Iron Track carpark is just off the main road leading in and out of Wanaka, just two kilometres from town.
Description
Mount Iron is an impressive, glacier carved, rocky knoll that rises nearly 250 metres above the surrounding countryside. As a result, from the summit there are excellent 360-degree views of the The Pisa range, the Upper Clutha Basin, Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana.
Mount Iron; the view to the alps
The track begins over the stile by the carpark and taking the left fork, climbs through low kānuka shrubland on Mount Iron's Western side to the summit. After taking in the view and the information on the panels, follow the track to descend on the eastern side and return round the foot of the hill to the carpark.
Plan and prepare
Mountain bikes
Please note that mountain bikes are not permitted on the Mount Iron Track.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed, though under strict control at all times. As a courtesy to other users, please remove dog faeces from the track immediately.
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required