Scenic drive
Crown Range Road lookout
Cardrona, Otago
The highest main road in NZ, climbing between Queenstown and Wanaka with sweeping views.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A winding mountain road over the Crown Range with big views of the Wakatipu basin and the Cardrona Valley. The summit is windy and cold, even in summer. Snow chains may be needed in winter.
Good to know
- Carry chains in winter
- Watch for ice early morning
- Best time
- Clear day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed, steep and winding
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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