Lillburn Valley Road

A scenic gravel road winding through open farmland at the start then moves into native bush as you near and reach Lake Hauroko

Photo preview

The photos below start from Clifden Highway (99) intersection and go through to Lake Hauroko

Route Information

Access period

The road is open all year

Access Permission

No permission required, public road

Access Cost

Access is free to the public

Grade

Grade 1

Terrain

Well maintained gravel road

Distance

31.65 km

Timeframe

Actual riding time one way approximately 20 to 35 minutes depending on riding style

GPS - GPX File Downloads

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Camping and General Facilities

Camping

Camping available at DOC Thicket Burn camping site

Toilet facilities

Toilet facilities at DOC Thicket Burn camping site

Rubbish disposal

Not serviced for rubbish, please take ALL rubbish with you on departure

Cautions and Safety Information

Weather

The weather can turn very quickly in this area. Both night time and daytime temperatures can plummet without warning, make sure you are well prepared with the correct gear. Unscheduled rain can appear and come down with force, rivers can then rise to impassable levels within minutes. Extreme levels of rain can fall in any season with the average being 1 in 3 days will rain in this area

Weather report

Weather report

Sandflies

Sandflies can be present in high numbers, insect repellent is recommended