Otago · Hiking

Minaret Burn Mouth Track

1.1 mi
round trip
1,514 ft
climb
1,838 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Minaret Burn Mouth Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 910 ft and 1,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Lake Hāwea, about 12 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ote Koti Koko, Twin Peaks and Tyrwhitt Peak. There are 3 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Minaret Burn Mouth Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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