Nevis Road
Image: Donald Lousley | ©

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Introduction

Access the Remarkables Conservation Area on these tracks.

The Nevis Valley provides access to the North Hector Mountains and the Remarkables Range, where the highest vantage points in the Remarkables Conservation Area offer solitude and stunning views.

Walking and tramping

Various times over 4 hr return Advanced: Tramping track

Mountain biking

Intermediate: Grade 3

Other activities

  • Four wheel driving
  • Horse riding

Seasonal restrictions

  • Dark Elliots Track, Ryders Track and Scotchmans Creek Track are closed annually from 15 October – 30 November for lambing.
  • Nevis Road from Comissioners Creek to the Southland district boundary is closed to motor vehicles annually from the first Monday in June to 30 September.

Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Stay safe in the outdoors

Contacts

Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 3 442 7935
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   50 Stanley Street
Queenstown
9300
Postal Address:   PO Box 811
Queenstown 9348
Kā Moana Haehae / Alexandra Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Email:   alexandra@doc.govt.nz
Address:   43 Dunstan Road
Alexandra 9320
Postal Address:   PO Box 176
Alexandra 9340
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