Long Gully Track

  • Walking
  • Mountain Biking
Difficulty
Easy
Length
3.5 km
Journey Time
4 hrs return
Region
Otago
Sub-Region
Central Otago District
Part of the Collection
Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa Walkways
Track maintained by
Department of Conservation

Long Gully Walkway climbs through orchards and farmland up to dramatic rock bluffs, which look out over Clutha Valley, Lake Dunstan and Pisa Range. You can also see the Remarkables and Hector mountains from the walkway.



The walkway finishes at the boundary of the Long Gully Bluff Conservation Area. The beginning of the track goes through the ruins of Stewart Town, an old mining village. Visitors may catch a glimpse of the New Zealand falcon from the walkway.

Conditions

Long Gully Walkway is only open to the public on Sundays and Mondays. It is closed for lambing from 1 October to 30 November. Some sections of this walkway cross private land. Visitors are asked to stick to the marked route and respect all signposted conditions of access.

How to get here

Long Gully Walkway is signposted from the Bannockburn Sluicings Historic Reserve, off Felton Road.

Transport

Accommodation

Food And Supply

Track Elevation and Map

More information

Department of Conservation: Bannockburn walks

This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors.

We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz.

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Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel.

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Page last updated: 21/06/2024, 2:30 pm