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Cornishmans Dam

Cornishmans Dam is a fort in Clutha, Otago.

Cornishmans Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cornishmans Dam

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Cornishmans Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -45.86974, 169.68357. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cornishmans Dam open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Cornishmans Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Cornishmans Dam?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Cornishmans Dam?

    Nearby: Te Papanui Conservation Park (sanctuary, 24 km), Lammerlaw Range (viewpoint, 24 km), Tapuaenuku / Blue Mountains (viewpoint, 29 km), Te Papanui / Lammermoor Range (viewpoint, 31 km), Mauka Atua / Maungatua (viewpoint, 41 km), Landslip Hill (viewpoint, 58 km).