Southland · Hiking

Garden Mound Track

1.2 mi
round trip
988 ft
climb
542 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Garden Mound Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Southland, New Zealand. It runs between about 120 ft and 540 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Oban, about 2.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Garden Mound, Observation Rock and Peterson Hill. For camping, Māori Beach Campsite and Allan's Base Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Garden Mound Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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