Mount Iron
Wānaka, New Zealand
A rocky hill on the edge of Wānaka with a loop track of about 1.5 hours that climbs to a view over the lake, the town and the surrounding valleys. The track starts from a car park on SH84. It is a good short walk when the higher mountains are in cloud.
- Nearest town
- Wānaka, New Zealand
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- -44.6975, 169.1640
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Cold, short days in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Mount Iron?
Mount Iron is in Wānaka, New Zealand, at GPS -44.6975, 169.1640.
Which road trips pass Mount Iron?
Mount Iron is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crown Range and Lake Wānaka to Cromwell.
What is there to see near Mount Iron?
Places worth a stop nearby: Puzzling World (1 km), That Wānaka Tree (2 km), Roys Peak Track (9 km) and Cardrona Hotel (26 km).
When is the best time to visit Mount Iron?
The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)