Rocky Mountain Track
DOC track · Otago
Rocky Mountain Track is a 1.5 km DOC walk in Otago with 152 m of climbing and a high point of 769 m.
This circuit winds its way around Rocky Mountain. There are outstanding views of Lake Wānaka and surrounding mountains.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr from car park |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 152 m |
| Elevation loss | 127 m |
| Highest point | 769 m |
| Lowest point | 614 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.64202, 168.96842 |
| End | -44.64149, 168.96716 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Lower Circuit Track (0.5 km away)
- Lake Wānaka Lookout Track (0.7 km away)
- Diamond Lake Loop Track (1.2 km away)
- Minaret Burn Track (3.8 km away)
- Motatapu Track (5.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Rocky Mountain Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.