Fiddles Flat Road

This scenic road runs up the Falls Dam outlet (Manuherika River) and comes to a stop looking over Falls Dam.

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The photos below take you from the start of Fiddlers Flat Road (at the Loop Road intersection) through to the end of the road at Falls Dam.

Arriving at the dam

Falls Dam

Falls Dam overflow outlet

Access period: All year pending snow conditions
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: 5.56 km
Timeframe: Actual riding time to the end of the road is approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on riding style

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Camping: The immediate area is private farm land so there is no camping
Toilet facilities: There are no toilets along this road
Rubbish disposal: Not serviced for rubbish, please take ALL rubbish with you on departure

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. Unscheduled rain can appear and come down with force, rivers can then rise to impassable levels within minutes. Snow is often a regular occurrence in winter time and can also occur in any season
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Sandflies: Sandflies can be present in low numbers, insect repellent is recommended

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