Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Otago > Alexandra > Leaning Rock Walk
Leaning Rock Walk
- Location
- The walk starts from Sonora Creek (at the time of publication, at the Sonora Quarry traffic lights) in the Cromwell Gorge, 21km from the Alexandra Post Office.
- Description
Of the many routes up to Leaning Rock this is the most direct and interesting for those on foot. Leaning Rock – known locally as The Old Woman – is the largest of a spectacular group of huge tors (rock shafts) on the summit of the Dunstan Range and there are wonderful views of almost the whole of Central Otago from the top of the rock. Apart from the odd small drifts in shady hollows, the route is snow free from October to May.
It is a 1,450m (4,700 ft) climb to the summit, but the track has an easy grade. Maintain an easy pace and there is no reason why walkers of average fitness should not make it – it's worth the effort!
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There is no legal public access to Leaning Rock. It is essential to ask the permission of Mr S Attfield of Waikerikeri Valley. Phone (03) 449-2399.
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Historical
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Tramping
- Source
- www.nzsouth.co.nz
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