Information on the Peninsula Tracks - Sandymount Lime Kilns
Take a short detour to visit historic lime kilns from 1865.
Track overview
- Distance: 200m
- Track type: Walking
- Time: 5mins
- Dogs: Dogs not allowed
- Difficulty: easy
About this track
Built in 1865, the Sandymount Lime Kilns provide a fascinating diversion and an example of one of the best preserved lime kilns in the country. A short walk across farmland will bring you to the base of the kilns and provide excellent photo opportunities of the kiln and Harbour Cone in the distance.
Getting there
From Dunedin, travel along Highcliff Road and turn right down Sandymount Road. The Lime Kilns will appear on your left. There are pull over bays along Sandymount Road where you can park.
Know before you go
The Lime Kilns are on privately owned land. Please respect the kilns and the property.