This track has a 200 m climb and offers a longer tramp than the nearby Butchers Dam Loop Track.

Mountain Bikers of Alexandra (MOA) has developed mountain biking trails in this area in partnership with DOC. These trails are purpose-built bike trails marked on the ground with blue markers.

Access to Flat Top Hill Conservation Area is via an easement over private land. Respect private property by keeping dogs on leashes until you reach the conservation area.

Travel south from Alexandra for 6 km along State Highway 8. Turn left into the Flat Top Hill carpark near Butchers Dam.

From the Flat Top Hill car park follow the beginning of the Butchers Dam Loop Track. The Basin View Tramping track starts off this track.

This is a hot dry very exposed area, take water, a sunhat and wind protection. There is a toilet along the Butchers Dam Loop Track.