Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Old Man Obelisk
Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 39 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
32.2km
1530m
1530m
1691m
Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 39 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
32.2km
1530m
1530m
1691m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Mountainous
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Gravel Road
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.2%
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5:00
Slow
4:00
Moderate
3:00
Fast
Starting at the trail head just of Fraser Dam Rd, you head along the farm track alongside Omeo Creek for a while then deviate and head up the farm track (and marked with poles) up in to the Kopuwai Conservation Area. The trail winds its way up the hill, make sure you turn around and appreciate the views every once in a while. Keep following the trail and it will take you all the way up to the Obselisk (or Kopuwai, from local Maori legends) and provides some outstanding views of the local area. After savouring the views, head back down the hill via the Prospect Hill track which takes you back to the car along another lovely path. Follow this track down until it reaches Fraser Dam Rd, then head back along the road to the car to complete the loop.
This trail includes the peak Obelisk.
Kopuwai/Obelisk as well as the Central Otago landscape
Parking at trail head. Pretty rural, should be safe.
12 km
16 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Poles marking track as well as very good DOC signposts
Generally good.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Omeo Creek as well as other small sources
Can be very windy on the tops, as well as snow accumulation during winter would make it pretty tough to do without snow shoes.
The Courthouse Cafe
8 Centennial Ave, Alexandra
http://www.packingshedcompany.com/
Great food and coffee
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Just to note the prospect hill track is CLOSED during lambing. 15th October through to the 15th November
December 30, 2017
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