Hiking Trails in Dunedin

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Hiking Trails in Dunedin

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  • GlobeTrotters4001
    Brisbane, Australia814 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a very easy short hike down to the views of the usual wild coastal scenery of eroding cliffs with stacks, arches and a tiny beach. The area has been upgraded and the path is very well maintained but long and zig zags a lot, but the plus is it's not a steep gradient and minimises erosion prevention.

    On a windy day, gusts can push you about, so take care.

    Best on an outgoing tide, so check the tide is at least half way to low tide or not more than half way on the turn, so that you can at least access the small beach safely.

    Views are spectacular but unfortunately the quarry to the right ruins the view but it looks a little pyramid like at the moment. The stairs in the man-made tunnel to the beach is steep and can be wet. Then it's just the hike all the way back up.
    Written 2 May 2024
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  • Jonny487
    Auckland, New Zealand182 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    从停车场一直走到海边,看到许多海狮在晒太阳,孩子们都非常开心!走回停车场一路上坡,而且都是沙路,需要一点体力,但非常值得!Lots of sea lions on the beach,worth to go!
    Written 21 April 2024
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  • Stella Duncan
    Dumfries, UK63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth doing in Dunedin. It's a short but steep hike. The views of the surrounding area are incredible and the organ pipes themselves are incredible to see.
    Written 14 March 2023
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  • Chris A
    Longreach, Australia275 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Was great to walk at Long Beach and also see the very nice Sea Cave when had a very good view! Was also good to see very good seals.
    Written 18 August 2024
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  • Diovt
    Panton, VT73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are several ways to experience this track. You can just climb Sandymount from the carpark but the views are limited. You can hike out to the new overlook and see amazing panoramas of the whole Otago Peninsula, including Allan's Beach and Hooper's Inlet. If you wish, continue and circle around to Sandymount from the overlook but be prepared for some arduous climbing up some very sandy slopes up the top of the mount. You will encounter sheep along the way.
    Written 25 January 2020
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  • Neil B
    Auckland, New Zealand1,483 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really cool expansive and isolated beach on the Otago Peninsula.

    The car park is at the end of an unsealed road about a 10 minute drive from Portobello. From the car park you can see the two “pyramids” but then it’s about a 35 minute walk along a track through farmland, past the base of The Pyramids, to the beach.

    The beach is stunning - a long curve of white sand, with the surf crashing in. No sea lions or yellow eyed penguins in sight the day we visited but still a good walk.
    Written 6 October 2020
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  • 422iana
    Dunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easiest entry is just as you go over the Leith Saddle turn right and follow the gravel road back parralel to the way you have come. In two minutes you will come to a gate where you can climb over. A two minute walk you are at the dam. I have been told it is a good place for fishing. The walk goes all the way round. With a tougher track climbing away from the dam. It has plenty of wooden steps in it. You can walk to Mount Cargill from there if you want a long walk.
    Written 20 April 2019
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  • JedAfterthought
    Levin, New Zealand264 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We have decided that DOC staff in Otago must be very fit. Like Tunnel Beach, the track to Flagstaff hill lookout forgoes the usual zig zag gradients and steps; you just head uphill and keep walking. But it is not too far and the views are great. Round trip from car park took about an hour.
    Written 7 January 2021
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  • 422iana
    Dunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tramping with a group of students from central Dunedin to the Scout camp at the end of Silverstream. The Scout camp for 8 people in a cabin is $85 which is quite good. A group did get lost, but there is intermittent cell phone service, but you can get through to emergency services. Paths at this time of year can be slippery and allow a lot more time for this. Do take a good map.
    Written 11 September 2019
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  • Bob P
    Christchurch, New Zealand8 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well signposted start. Easy parking. Steep in places. Not recommended when very wet - muddy, wet roots. Well marked with orange-topped stakes. Track overgrown near top. Views nothing to write home about. Limestone formations hardly worth the detour. Took 2.5 hours at steady pace with 12 year old including stops.
    Written 8 October 2020
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  • 422iana
    Dunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easy to park next to the lagoon. Path can get a little muddy so good shoes are needed. The path goes around the Lagoon which usually has lots of ducks and swans on and then climbs away and up the hill. You can't get lost. It brings you out with beautiful views over the Peninsular and the monument. You can turn back and retrace your steps, but if you turn right on the main road and then right again you can walk on the road back to the lagoon. Be careful on the main road as it is narrow and busy. Check out the gun placement as well that is close by.
    Written 1 June 2020
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