Otago · Hiking

Old Reservoir Track

0.6 mi
round trip: 651 ft
climb: 1,131 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Old Reservoir Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 680 ft and 1,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Cromwell, about 1.1 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.