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NZ Walking Routes > Otago > Wanaka > Minaret Burn Track
Minaret Burn Track
- Location
- The track starts at Homestead Bay, at the end of West Wanaka Road.
- Description
From Homestead Bay follow the marked track north, as the track undulates gently above the Lake Wanaka shoreline until it meets a 4WD track. About two to three hours from Homestead Bay a track leads off to the right to Colquhouns Beach, a pleasant place to swim and picnic.
After crossing Station Creek, you’re in the conservation area of the same name. This incorporates remnant forest and shrub lands and provides access to the lake foreshore. At the north end of the conservation area, the Rumbling Burn Track leads off to the left, giving access (foot only) to Mount Alta Conservation Area. On the main track, after about 10 minutes, it crosses the Rumbling Burn. Take care crossing this burn as it may be impassable during snow melt or after heavy rain.
At the mouth of the Rumbling Burn you’ll find a delightful bush-clad beach. By taking the track to cross the burn you’re in the Minaret Burn Mouth Conservation Area. From here the track climbs steeply out of Rumbling Burn Valley before following a gentle terrace to the Minaret Burn. Just before the burn itself, a track leads east to the mouth of the Minaret Burn and the lakefront. The burn’s true left is on Minaret Station and permission is required for access.
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Historical
- Huts
- Mountain Biking / Biking
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Swimming
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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