The Top 10 Mountain Passes in Otago
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Otago and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Wonderful view from the saddle... there are modern huts on the saddle for daytime use
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This is the summit on the Crown Range Road. It’s the highest main road in New Zealand and reaches an altitude of 1121 metres. In the winter it can become covered in snow.
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It was an exhausting tour to the highest point. But once again the landscape made up for everything.
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Cycling over Haast Pass takes you across the border of Westland and Otago districts. This mountain pass in the Southern Alps connects the wild West Coast to the picturesque Wanaka Lake district in Central Otago.
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Magnificent views from the top on both sides... the descent to Highland Creek Hut leads nicely along the ridge
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From up here you have a wonderful view in both directions
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Quiet paved road between Waihola and Taieri with a decent climb/descent and great views
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Here at the saddle there are multiple options depending on which walk you do.
For Meg hut you continue uphill to the left of the sign
For Meg hut you continue uphill to the left of the sign
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crossing the little stream there is a toilet here and several paths that head off in opposite directions
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Poled route (experts only). A challenge to climb, but absolute death on a stick to go down. NEVER AGAIN for me!
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