Deep Stream Track
Alerts
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Walk within a flooded canyon to a shady picnic or fishing spot near Lake Aviemore in the Waitaki Valley.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The track goes along steep faces within a flooded canyon. The track is benched with steps in steeper sections but is narrow with steep drop-offs below. Take care when walking with young children.
The track is well defined and easy to follow to the stream delta where it comes to an end amongst the shady willows. A table is available along the way for a lakeside picnic.
Getting there
Turn off SH83 at Aviemore Dam onto Te Akatarawa Road.
Know before you go
Map: NZTopo50 CA16 Otematata
Nature and conservation
Plants you may see include prostrate kōwhai, Sophora prostrata, which flowers in August/September, and two rare native brooms, Carmichaelia curta and Carmichaelia kirkii - both threatened species.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track