Waratah Road to SH8
Waratah Road is a route that can be used to link up with either Mackenzie Pass or Rollesby Road. From the intersection of these three roads Waratah Road basically links up with SH8 with the help of a few other back roads. There are a number of options on the many nearby back roads to do this, the route detailed below that includes Waratah Road and a number of other back roads to link up with SH8 is just as good as any. The roads wind through numerous small farms while sidling and crossing the Tengawai River at some sections.
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Route Information
- Access period
- The roads are open all year but can become impassable at times of snow
- Access Permission
- No permission required, public roads
- Access Cost
- Access is free to the public
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Terrain
- Well maintained gravel roads
- Distance
- 20.06 km
- Timeframe
- Actual riding time one way approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on riding style
GPS - GPX File Downloads
- Download track
- Download track 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
General Facilities
- Toilet facilities
- No toilet facilities along this road
- 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. Snow is often a regular occurrence in winter
- Weather report
- Weather report
- Sandflies
- Sandflies can be present in low numbers, insect repellent is recommended
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