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Introduction

The Lauder Basin Conservation Area provides single to multi-day opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities.

Walking and tramping

Advanced: Tramping track

Mountain biking

Advanced: Grade 4

Other activities

  • Four wheel driving
  • Horse riding

Seasonal restrictions

The Lauder access easement is closed annually for lambing and calving from 20 September to the Thursday prior to Labour Weekend inclusive.

The Lauder and Cluden easements are closed to 4WD vehicles from 1 May to 30 November annually.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Stay safe in the outdoors

  1. Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
  2. Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts
  3. Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists
  4. Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon. 
  5. Take care of yourself and each other.

Contacts

Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 443 7660
Email wanakavc@doc.govt.nz
Address 1 Ballantyne Road
Wānaka 9305
Hours Visitor centre hours and services
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