Dansey Pass

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Dansey Pass
Location of Dansey Pass
Elevation	935 m.
Location	New Zealand
Range	Kakanui Mountains

Dansey Pass (often incorrectly referred to as Dansey's Pass or Danseys Pass) (el. 935 m.) is a mountain pass located in Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand.

It lies between the upper reaches of the Taieri River valley (known as the Strath-Taieri) and the upper plains of the Waitaki River at the northern end of the Kakanui Mountains. These mountains form a natural barrier between the Maniototo and North Otago.

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 the Mackenzie Basin of inland Canterbury. Also, if State Highway 1 between Hampden and Moeraki is closed, it is closest detour, despite adding over 100km to the journey.

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