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Danseys Pass (New Zealand)

Danseys Pass, at an elevation of 935 m (3,068 ft) above the sea level, is a mountain pass located in the Kakanui Mountains, between Central Otago and North Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It lies between the Maniototo plain (part of the Taieri River water catchment) and the northern foothills of the Kakanui Mountains (part of the Waitaki River catchment).

Though not a major arterial road, the pass is a fairly well-used link between the towns of Naseby and Ranfurly in the south and Duntroon in the Mackenzie Basin of inland Canterbury. Also, if State Highway 1 between Hampden and Moeraki is closed, it is closest detour, despite adding over 100 km to the journey.

The locality of Danseys Pass is located approximately halfway between the pass and Duntroon on the eastern side. Confusingly, however, the historic Danseys Pass Coach Inn is located on the western side, at the locality known as Upper Kyeburn.

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