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Near Coronet Peak summit the view stretches back to Brow Peak. Photo: Lee Johnson

Coronet Peak via Brow Peak, Arrowtown

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Lee Johnson

Lee spends his weekends camping and tramping around Queenstown. He has been writing for Wilderness since 2021.

By Lee Johnson

This is arguably one of the most scenic routes to Coronet Peak as it accesses stunning ridgelines and spurs.

The walk starts from the Chinese Settlement car park in Arrowtown, crossing the small bridge behind the toilet block. Follow the signs to Eichardts Flat. The straightforward 4WD road eventually crosses the main irrigation pipeline to reach a small bridge. After crossing the bridge, yellow marker boards signal the Bush Creek Track to the west […]

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Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson lives at the foot of the Remarkables in Queenstown. He spends his weekends camping and tramping on the iconic ridgelines and peaks of Otago and Fiordland. Originally from the Peak District in the UK, Lee’s love for tramping has taken him all over the globe. You’ll usually find him packing up his car on a Friday night and heading into the hills. He has been writing articles for Wilderness since 2021.