Mt Dewar Devil Creek Loop

This trail includes the peak Mount Dewar.

Old access to the Shotover River and old farm roads. Great views of the Wakatipu and mountains of the Shotover as well as Mt Aspiring.

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Park in small layby on saddle or at the junction with Coronet Road - parking for about 5 cars.

13 km

17 minutes

Unknown

No

Moderate.

The track doesn't have many markers as you are just following old farm 4x4 tracks and at times they are tricky to follow due to high grass Take a map if worried.

Generally good.

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map

The only water is in Devils Creek at half way. This is a grunty run and can be hot in summer - carry water. Devils Creek is clean - I guzzled litres of it (hot day !!) with no ill effect.

In winter can be snow covered; mid summer can be very hot...or cold. Mt Dewar is very exposed to all weathers all year - a Norwester or Southerly change up here is life changing go prepared !!!

Wind is the biggest hazard so check the forecast before departing and go prepared. Watch out for Rafting company vans and cars coming down the Coronet Peak road - they speed down this winding hill so stay way over to your right on the down hill side of the road going up so your facing the traffic coming down. Cover yourself in sun block your high up and the Otago sun burns.

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