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Daytime

Organ Pipes Daytime Hike

A short, steep bush track leads to a unique rock formation with panoramic views of Dunedin.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 07:30

    The Organ Pipes

    Park at the car park about 5 km out of town along North Road and begin the pleasant hike up the steep bush track.

  2. 08:30

    The Organ Pipes

    Reach the Organ Pipes, a small columnar rock formation set in a hillside. Enjoy the splendid views across the city, Otago Harbour, and Peninsula.

  3. 09:00

    End your visit here. Check the route for transport back to town.

Local tip

The track is steep. Allow enough time for the climb up and down. The Organ Pipes are best visited during the day for clear views.

Check before you go

  • The hike is steep. Wear appropriate footwear.
  • Check the route for transport back to Dunedin from the car park.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dunedin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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