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Starting from the Lake Ohau Lodge
driveway, the trail traverses the lower
slopes of the Ruataniwha Conservation
Park, with stunning views back across the
basin to the Benmore Range. 6.3kms
of easy cycling will take you to Freehold
Creek. From here the track narrows and
it’s a steady climb to the high point on
the trail, 900m above sea level [10.8km].
Please allow plenty of time for this section,
and take frequent breaks if you are
feeling tired. It is advised to bring some
high energy food, as you may require a
boost. There is plenty of clean drinking
water available from the various streams
that flow down from the mountains.
Once at the high point it is a rolling
5
descent to Quailburn Road [18.3km].
From the Quailburn Road intersection you
can detour 2km to the historic woolshed
at the end of Quailburn Road (where
toilets are located). On the way down
Quailburn Road you can take a side trip
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to see the Clay Cliffs (14km return).
When Quailburn Road meets the
highway [35.6km], the off-road trail winds
alongside below the highway edge.
A short ride from here brings you to the
town of Omarama.
Highlights:
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Ruataniwha Conservation Park
Native Beech Forests
Quailburn Historic Woolshed
Clay Cliffs (side trip)
Freehold Creek Track
Wrinkly Rams Sheep Shearing Show
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Omarama Gliders
Hot Tubs Omarama
Ladybird Hill Winery
Totara Peak Gallery & Museum
Ohau Moraines Wetland Complex
Trail route and weather conditions subject to change. Please check website before daily departure.
Trail Surfaces:
Smooth Shingle (27%)
Dirt (less than 1%)
Rough Shingle (16%)
Grass (14%)
Gravel Road (28%)
Sealed Road (15%)
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