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Mount Iron

East of Wanaka, Wanaka, New Zealand
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Ranked #5 of 14 attractions in Wanaka
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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Biggin Hill
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Nothing to dislike! A not to hard hike to the top for a magnificent view 360 degrees of Mount Iron, Healthy, well worth while, and within easy walking distance of Wanaka, car parking available adjacent to the footpath beginning your walk. I recommend it to all ages, which my wife and I witnessed the day we visited. Gil and Pauline... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Good walking trails for the inexperience hikers. Beautiful scenery, mountains and lakes all in one. More

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Camberley
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The track to the top is well kept and a relatively easy climb with the views from the top well worth the climb More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

As a regular walker of Mt Iron, I am a bit concerned at some of the comments that this track is very easy. If you are fit and able person, it probably is, but for the average person with moderate fitness, they would probably find this walk quite a climb. A circuit track, the best advice is to complete this... More

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colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Great walk to see views over the lake town and the mountains. A little steep in one spot but otherwise ok. The walk took us about 45 mins. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Fantastic 360 view of mountains and lakes, only a 45 min walk up a hill on the outskirts of town. More

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Hunstanton, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

The walk is a bit steep, especially when it was so warm when we went, but the view from the top makes it worth while More

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Kaiapoi, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

worth taking this walk - allow 2 hours, bring binoculars and camera, water, hat and sunblock, and go to the top, take dog along (on leash) More

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Athens
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

If you are a good hiker, just go up the Mount Roy peak some 10 km away from the town. Mount Iron is a very very very easy walk....1.5 hrs. return More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Mt Iron is a great challenge for those who like to push themselves and the end reward is a tremendous 360 degree view of Wanaka. More

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