Earnscleugh Tailings Track
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Earnscleugh Tailings Track

Walking and tramping

The tailings on this walk are nationally significant as the only complete record of dredging activity from 1863 to 1963. They're an awe inspiring sight, hundreds of metres wide like a giant’s ploughed field.

Key facts

Difficulty
Easy
Walking and tramping
Duration: 30 min or 2 - 3 hr
Dogs
Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Regions
Otago Region
Sections
1

Location

Located in Alexandra area

Sections preview

SectionTypeDuration / Length
Earnscleugh Tailings TrackWalking trackUnder 1 hour,1-4 hours

Check the official DOC source for current conditions, access, closures, and track status before setting out.