Otago · Hiking

Old Possumer's Track

1.7 mi
one way
169 ft
climb
94 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Old Possumer's Track is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Otago, New Zealand, inside Tahakopa Bay Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 30 ft and 90 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Owaka, about 11 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Florence Hill and McArthurs Hill. For camping, Papatowai Campsite and The Whistling Frog Resort are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Old Possumer's Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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