On-leadModerate
Mount Iron from Hidden Hills
Wanaka · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 177 m gain↓ 177 m descenthigh 537 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT177 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST20 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 125
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown
03 442 1411
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends
About Mount Iron from Hidden Hills
Mount Iron from Hidden Hills is an out-and-back of 3.1 km, near Wanaka in Otago.
Expect moderate going, with around 177 m of climb, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 125 reviews.