Southland · Hiking

Pryse Peak Route

2.2 mi
round trip
2,475 ft
climb
1,134 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pryse Peak Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Southland, New Zealand, inside Rakiura National Park. It runs between about 30 ft and 1,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,240 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Oban, about 7.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pryse Peak and Bald Hill. For camping, Sawdust Bay Campsite and North Arm Campsite 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 Pryse Peak Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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