Mavora Lakes Road

Winding through open farmland at the start this gravel road takes you through to the North Mavora Lake and ends up at the South Mavora Lake, both of which are surrounded by mountain ranges and great views. This can be a destination all in itself as it is a great spot with a number of nice places to setup camp, or you can continue up the Mavora Lakes 4X4 track if you're keen for something more adventurous.

Photo preview

The photos below start from the intersection of Mavora Lakes Road and SH94 and head through to North Mavora Lake

Route Information

Access period

The road is open all year but may be closed through winter or at times of severe rain or snow, you can check with DOC for the status

Access Permission

No permission required, public road

Access Cost

Access is free to the public

Grade

Grade 1

Terrain

Well maintained gravel road

Distance

40.28 km

Timeframe

Actual riding time one way approximately 40 mins to 1 hour depending on riding style

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Camping and General Facilities

Camping

The immediate area to the road is private land so there is no camping available until you hit the Mavora Lakes where there are some nice DOC campsites

Toilet facilities

DOC toilet facilities available near the lakes and campsites

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, high altitude tracks can see snow storms in any season

Weather report

Weather report

Sandflies

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