Lyndon Road - Homestead Road
Lyndon Road - Homestead Road is a scenic gravel route that winds through the Canterbury High Country.
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The below photos take you from the intersection of SH73 and Lyndon Road to the end of Homestead Road
The beginning of the road overlooks Lake Lyndon and winds around the southern edge of the lake before heading further into the hills




Arriving at the Y intersection of Lyndon Road, Homestead Road and Harper Road
Lyndon Road winter 2010. A clear example of the necessity of being prepared for winter weather
Vehicle and Track Information
- Access period
- Open all year but may be closed at times of heavy snow or rain that causes slips
- Access Permission
- Access does not require permission
- Access Cost
- Access is free to the public
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Terrain
- Well maintained gravel track
- Distance
- 20.86 km
- Timeframe
- Actual riding time one way approximately 25 minutes to 45 minutes depending on riding style
GPS - GPX File Downloads
- Download track
- Download track file to your computer
- Download 50 point
- Download 50 point GPX file to your computer
- Download 250 point
- Download 250 point GPX file to your computer
- GPS disclaimer
- The highest level of care and attention has gone into ensure the GPS files are as accurate as possible however please be aware that all GPS files on www.adventureguide.co.nz are made publicly available on the basis of use at your own risk. www.adventureguide.co.nz has no legal responsibility for use or misuse of any GPS files supplied. It is your responsibility to adequately plan, prepare and keep yourself safe
Camping and General Facilities
- Camping
- The immediate area is private farm land so there is no camping available
- Toilet facilities
- There are basic toilet facilities at Lake Georgina, Lake Selfe and at Lake Coleridge where the Ryton River enters the lake
- Rubbish disposal
- Not serviced for rubbish, please take ALL rubbish with you on departure
Cautions and Safety Information
- Weather cautions
- 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. Snow is often a regular occurrence in winter
- Weather report
- Weather report
- Sandflies
- Sandflies can be present in low numbers, insect repellent is recommended

