Long Gully Loop Track

The length and distance of the track include the Bannockburn Sluicings Track. 

The beginning of the Long Gully Loop Track goes through the ruins of Stewart Town, an old mining village. The track takes you through farmland up to dramatic rock bluffs. 

The eastern part of the loop is on a formed 4WD track. As you climb the dramatic views of Lake Dunstan and the St Bathans Range unfolds. The track cuts through the northern corner of the conservation area where grey shrubland and kowhai nestles among the dramatic rock bluffs.

The track climbs to a height of 450 m and is steep and rocky in places.

Long Gully Loop track also provides access to Slapjack Saddle Track and Mt Difficulty Track. 

Getting there

From Felton Road, walk up the Bannockburn Sluicing Track for 2 km and turn off to Long Gully Loop Track at Stewart Town. 

Know before you go

• Most of the tracks in this area cross the private property - stay on the tracks and roads and leave gates as you find them.
• This is a very dry area with no water on the tracks - take water with you.
• There are no designated campsites or huts in this area - do not camp on private land. 
• Remember that all rocks, historic artifacts (including earth and stone works), native plants, and animals are protected on public land - tread carefully and take only photos.

Source: Department of Conservation