Dry Creek Track
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Dry Creek Track
Located in Dry Creek and Neinei i kura Conservation Areas in the Otago region
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Introduction
Dry Creek Track provides great backcountry opportunities for short walks, tramping and mountain biking with access to the Dry Creek and Neinei i Kura Conservation areas.17 km return via same track
Mountain biking
Intermediate: Grade 3Seasonal restrictions
The upper section of the Dry Creek Track is closed annually for lambing from 10 October to 21 November inclusive.
Dog access
For a short walk or bike ride, follow the marked track through to the conservation area of the same name before continuing up along a dry creek bed through shrub lands to the Neinei i kura Conservation Area.
The car park access to Dry Creek, Cloudy Peak and Neinei i Kura is located on Ardgour Road, Tarras. Ardgour Road is a loop road with access either 2 km north or 6 km south of Tarras.
- In summer, very hot and dry conditions are common so make sure you carry plenty of water and have adequate protection against the sun.
- Alpine conditions may be experienced at any time of the year, with the higher country being subject to snow during the winter months. Ensure you carry suitable clothing and study boots. Be prepared.
- These public access tracks cross through a working high country station. Respect the landowner’s livestock and property; stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation lands, leave gates as you find them and use stiles where provided.
- Camping is permitted on conservation land only.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wānaka 9305 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |