Queenstown Hill, Summit at 907 meters in Otago Region, New Zealand
Queenstown Hill is a mountain rising over 900 meters in Otago Region, New Zealand. The slopes are covered with dense forests of douglas fir and larch trees that give way to native tussock grassland near the top.
The area was home to Māori people before becoming a focus during the gold rush boom of the 1860s. Panels along the walking route document these key periods in the region's past.
A sculpture at the summit incorporates local materials and designs reflecting the connection between the land and those who live here. This artwork expresses how the community relates to the landscape surrounding Queenstown.
The walking track begins at Belfast Terrace and takes about three hours for a round trip. Dogs on leashes are permitted for the first half of the route.
A flock of about 1800 sheep grazes on the mountainside, continuing farming practices that began in the 1960s. This long-standing agricultural use shapes how the mountain looks today.
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