Mount Iron is an impressive rocky hill carved by a glacier that rises almost 250m above the surrounding landscape. This provides excellent 360 degree views from the summit of the Pisa Mountain Range, the Upper Clutha Basin, Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana.

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A beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area from Mount Iron.

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From the top you have a wonderful view in all directions

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