Harper Road
Harper Road runs parallel with the northern side of Lake Coleridge offering two access points to the lake, one at the Ryton River and the other at the Harper River (Diversion) at the very end of the road. You will pass by another four High Country lakes situated right on the cuff of this 21km scenic road. The road condition is always well maintained and open all year pending snow conditions.
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The below photos take you from the 3 way intersection of Lyndon Road, Homestead Road and Harper Road through to the end of the road at the Harper River Diversion.
Dropping down to the Ryton River bridge where there is a road to access Lake Coleridge
The Ryton River
Lake Henrietta
Once you pass through a few houses and go over the Harper River Diversion bridge you will come to the end of Harper Road and have the option of going left to access Lake Coleridge or heading right towards Harper River Track
Vehicle and Track Information
- Access period
- All year
- Access Permission
- No permission needed, this is a public road
- Access Cost
- No cost
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Terrain
- Well maintained gravel road (sometimes it may be a little corrugated in places)
- Distance
- 21.15 km
- Timeframe
- Actual riding time to the end of the road is approximately 20 minutes to 40 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 unless you get permission from Glenthorne Station: Station name: Glenthorne Station Phone: 03 318 5818Website: www.glenthorne.co.nz
- 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
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