Access to Bottom Bay
- 0.3 mi
- distance
- 3 ft
- climb
- 1,307 ft
- high point
- Lollipop
- route
Access to Bottom Bay is a 0.3-mile lollipop loop in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,130 ft and 1,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing over the route. The nearest town is Lake Hāwea, about 9.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Isthmus Peak. For camping, Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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