Doom Link Track

Located in Flat Top Hill Conservation Area in the Otago region

This is a short, very steep track.

This is steep track that connects Purple Haze Track to the top of the Rock of Doom Track. Riders who are not comfortable riding this should not attempt Rock of Doom but instead can loop back to the car park along Asha Track.

Map and elevation profile on Trailforks.

Mountain biking

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.

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.

This track branches off the Basin View Tramping Track (or Purple Haze Track for bikers) in the far northern end of the Flat Top Hill Conservation area. It provides access to the Rock of Doom Track.

Flat Top Hill Conservation Area lies at the foot of Kopuwai Conservation Area. It contains one of New Zealand’s most threatened ecosystems – dry, short tussockland – with native species that grow in the driest conditions. The area includes impressive rock outcrops.