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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -44.74013, 169.48734. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- 13 km return return via same track
- Walking time
- 5-6 hr return
- Track grade
- Advanced
- Location
- Lindis Valley area
- Seasonal restrictions
- Closed for lambing 10 October to 5 December each year.
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
This farm track to the 1,226 m summit of Lindis Peak offers great panoramic views.
This DOC directory entry covers Lindis Peak Track in Otago, within Lindis Valley area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 13 km return return via same track
- Walking time: 5-6 hr return
- DOC grade: Advanced
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
Seasonal restrictions
Closed for lambing 10 October to 5 December each year.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
This public easement follows a farm track from Old Faithfull Road up to the summit of Lindis Peak (1,226 m above sea level).
From the top, there are great panoramic views of the area including the St Bathans Range to the east and the Southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri-o-te-Moana to the west.
Getting there
The trailhead is located at the start of Old Faithfull Road, off SH8 22 km north of Tarras.
Know before you go
The Central Otago climate can swing to either extreme within a day. In winter the peak is covered in snow – a complete contrast to the dry and very hot conditions of summer. Prepare for these extremes with suitable clothing and equipment: sun hat, sun screen, water, warm and waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.
When walking ensure that you have a map and compass. The relevant NZTopo50 series map for this area is CB13 Tarras, available from the DOC office in Alexandra or Wanaka.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
