Dun Mountain Trail - walking

Dun Mountain Trail follows New Zealand’s first railway (1862) bringing minerals from Wooded Peak. After a steady gradient to near Coppermine Saddle, the trail descends to Maitai Dam and follows the water supply pipeline in the lower Maitai Valley.

At 34.7 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 7 hours and 43 minutes to complete.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the DMT trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.