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Dunedin Three Peaks
Discover the hills above Ōtepoti Dunedin through native bush and open ridges. Flagstaff, Swampy Summit and Mount Cargill connect city views with a wild mountain feel.
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Discover Dunedin Three Peaks
Dunedin’s Three Peaks look over a city shaped by hills, harbour and the surrounding Otago landscape. Flagstaff, Swampy Summit and Mount Cargill form the trio associated with the local mountain race. They offer a compact regional identity: all three belong to the uplands around Dunedin, yet each provides a different perspective on the city’s setting and the country beyond it.
Flagstaff is linked with the open landscape of the western hills; Swampy Summit lies farther north along the uplands; and Mount Cargill is a familiar presence above northern Dunedin. A visit can make room for the city and Otago Peninsula as well as the peaks themselves. Tell us whether the appeal is a focused three-summit challenge or a broader Dunedin stay, so the mountain days can fit naturally into your time in the region.
The mountains
The three summits
Flagstaff / Te Whanaupaki
Flagstaff stands in the hills west of Dunedin. It is the southernmost of this three-peak group.
Swampy Summit / Whāwhāraupō
Swampy Summit lies north of Flagstaff in the uplands above Dunedin. It forms the middle objective in the city’s Three Peaks mountain race.
Mount Cargill / Kapuketaumahaka
Mount Cargill overlooks northern Dunedin. The summit is a familiar landmark above the city and the Otago Harbour area.
Plan your journey
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