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Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track

Alexandra · Otago · Point to point

0.511.522.5 km537 m
↑ 7 m gain↓ 353 m descenthigh 537 msteepest 62 %
DISTANCE2.5 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION31m
STEEPEST62 %
ROUTEPoint to point
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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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track

This moderate-length track follows 2.5 km as a track, near Alexandra in Otago.

A tramping track in Flat Top Hill Conservation Area near Alexandra that drops steeply (about 400 m) with views over the Roxburgh Gorge, native scrub and interesting rock formations. It links the Flat Top Hill Tramping Track to the Roxburgh Gorge Trail through a hot, dry, exposed landscape.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 7 m, pitching up to 62 % at its steepest, and takes about 31m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead. DOC’s own wording: “Respect private property by keeping dogs on leashes until you reach the conservation area.”.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track?

Dogs are welcome on Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track?

Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track is 2.5 km with roughly 7 m of climb and takes about 31m.

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