Otago · Hiking

Old Reservoir Track

0.3 mi
round trip
433 ft
climb
1,182 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Old Reservoir Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 820 ft and 1,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Cromwell, about 1.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. For camping, Jackson Orchard and Cairnmuir Motor Camp are 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 Old Reservoir Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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