Conical Hill (Routeburn Track)
Located in the centre of the fantastic Routeburn Track, Conical Hill is one of two peaks you can visit on this multiday tramp. Conical Hill is a sidetrip from the summit of the Routeburn Track, and although it makes for a longer day, for peak baggers it is a must do.
List Status | Unofficial |
Elevation | 1,515 m (4,970 ft) |
Location/List | South Island, New Zealand |
Region | Otago/Southland |
Location Coordinates | 44° 43′ 17″ S, 168° 10′ 9″ E |
Nearest Town/s | Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound
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LINZ Topographic map/s | CB09 Hollyford |
Range | Serpentine |
Recommended Route | |
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Start/End Points | Routeburn Shelter/The Divide |
Difficulty ![]() |
Hard |
Track conditions ![]() |
Path, Track, Marked Route, Swingbridges, Scramble |
Season ![]() |
Oct to Apr |
Sights | Views, Birds, Bush, Forest, Lakes, Rivers, Campsites, Huts , Darran Mountains, Hollyford Valley, Martins Bay (on a clear day!) |
Hazards | Alpine weather, Snow, Ice, Mist, High winds, Sandflies, Slips, Exposed track/risk of falling, Crowds |
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