Otago · Hiking

Cardrona - Cromwell Pack Track

An out-and-back trail, 4.5 miles each way (9.1 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand.

4.6 mi
round trip
3,527 ft
climb
4,403 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cardrona - Cromwell Pack Track is an out-and-back trail, 4.5 miles each way (9.1 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 950 ft and 4,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,480 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Pisa Moorings, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sugar Loaf and Mount Michael. For camping, Jackson Orchard is within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cardrona - Cromwell Pack Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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