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Along the Dunstan Mountain - Tramping Trail

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WELCOME

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Duration

6 Days

Date

28 February 2027

Difficulty

Challenging - for fit, experienced trampers

Fitness

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Experience Required

Experienced tramping, navigation skills, self-sufficiency

Rider / Participant Cost:

$490

Back-up
Cost:

n/a

WEATHER EXPECTATIONS

Mountain weather - variable and potentially severe at altitude

HIGHLIGHTS

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Scenic Highlights

Incredible views in all directions right along the spine of the Dunstan mountains between Lindis Pass and Cloudy Peak.

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Special Events

Celebratory dinner with cold beer

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Unique Features

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TRAIL DETAILS

ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE

Itinerary

SUPPORT LEVEL -

NO backup vehicle - completely independent and self-sufficient

MEETING DATE & TIME :

28 February 2027

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MEETING LOCATION :

Bannockburn

RIDE OUT TIME :

Variable

RETURN  TIME :

Variable

TERRAIN :

4WD tracks and trackless sections following fencelines, steep ascents/descents

Sun 28 Feb: Meet Bannockburn, optional dinner
Mon: Driven out to Lindis Pass - start walking the ridgeline of the dunstan mountains... keep going until you get to Cloudy Peak then drop down the velley and over to Tarras! Sat: Grand Parade

Important Information:

ACCOMMODATION:

Mix of huts and camping

Tent (mandatory), Sleeping bag & mat, All personal camping gear, Food for trail

CATERING:

Self-catering (except final evening meal)

HORSE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PACKING LIST:

CLOTHING

Full mountain weather gear, Warm layers, Waterproofs, Multiple clothing systems

OTHER ESSENTIALS

16-18kg capacity pack, Tent (individual or shared), Navigation equipment, Emergency gear

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

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VEHICLE TRANSFER:

Transport to trail start in the Lindis Pass.

TRAIL BOSS

Ian & Viv Thorne

CONTACT PH:

027 3414810

EMAIL

BOSS BACK-UP

Goffer: Steve Clark 027 2429099 steveclark3177@gmail.com, vmjwilson@hotmail.com

CONTACT US

Only send me information regarding:

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52 Erris Street

Cromwell, 9310

Central Otago 

+64 3 4450111

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