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  • Oteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn

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    near Blackstone Hill, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    WhiteE
    Distance
    41.80mi
    Elevation +
    8301f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn

    Epic day trip through Oteake. The cloud rolled in so we did not go to the summitof Mt Kyeburn but I suspect it would be a short(but steep) walk from the track to the summit which is over 1600m high. Super steep in parts...

  • Clarence Reserve

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    near Mahunga, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    BillGray
    Distance
    18.33mi
    Elevation +
    3652f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofClarence Reserve Photo ofClarence Reserve Photo ofClarence Reserve

    To access the track you must get the gate lock combination from DOC. This is the main drag into the Clarence Reserve, this track takes you up and over Blind Saddle. A steep 10km climb and then it's down into the reserve....

  • Carricktown Track

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    14.35mi
    Elevation +
    3399f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCarricktown Track Photo ofCarricktown Track Photo ofCarricktown Track

    Would recommend doing it this way if you’re looking for an easier drive. Doing it in reverse will be more difficult. Head up the Nevis road from Bannockburn and take a right just before the iconic Duffers Saddle (highes...

    Did this track November 23. Stock Prado. Deep ruts in mud and plenty of loose rock on the steep bits. Great track. Fairl...
    Bruce Whyte
    Did the track in a Land Cruiser 200 in September. Some mud and puddles but nothing too challenging. Fantastic views, hig...
    Jonathan Goodson 1
    If the track is drivin in summer the track is considered as easy, however in winter there was ice and deep snow. And we ...
    The crazy Russian

  • Te Kopahou Reserve

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    near Owhiro Bay, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Lakay JC
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    171f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofTe Kopahou Reserve Photo ofTe Kopahou Reserve Photo ofTe Kopahou Reserve

    Pariwhero (Red Rocks) and Te Rimurapa (Sinclair Head) Rock and gravel road with very soft sand Track. One of the challenge is the Devil's gate. High clearance vehicle recommended, pick the right line for the tyres and s...

    Relatively easy track, just some soft sand to worry about in some spots.
    Naveed Dean

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  • Macetown - Arrowtown

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    near Macetown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    jengav.irvine
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMacetown - Arrowtown Photo ofMacetown - Arrowtown Photo ofMacetown - Arrowtown

    Pretty intense track! Lots of river crossings. Very steep parts, literally on the cliff side. Snorkel would be a recommendation as some river crossings were over a metre deep. Lots of large stones so make sure you have g...

  • Thomson’s Gorge Road

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    near Lindis Crossing, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    17.90mi
    Elevation +
    3819f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThomson’s Gorge Road Photo ofThomson’s Gorge Road Photo ofThomson’s Gorge Road

    Bit tricky to find the start - head North on SH8, take a right just before (where the bridge starts) the Lindis Crossing onto Ardgour Road and follow the road for 2.5km, then turn right onto Thomson's Gorge Road (it's si...

    Great track. I started from the other end near Ophir. Be aware that the farmers like to close the access in lambing seas...
    Mike Yeates

  • Skippers Road

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    near Upper Shotover, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    17.31mi
    Elevation +
    3396f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkippers Road Photo ofSkippers Road Photo ofSkippers Road

    On the way out, in a rush to see the game. No deep crossing or anything, just a real nice drive. Heaps of tracks and things to see. Just head up to Coronet Peak and huck a left before the top (it’s signposted). Lots of ...

    Great trail with stunning scenery just keep your eyes on the road and enjoy.
    teulaert

  • Lake Tekapo

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Te Kopai Schwartz
    Distance
    67.40mi
    Elevation +
    2749f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLake Tekapo Photo ofLake Tekapo Photo ofLake Tekapo

    Lake Tekapo to Macaulay’s Hut, First 30kms up lake Tekapo is just a gravel road there is a lake shore 4x4 track that goes half way up the lake didn’t try this but there’s posted signs. Drop your tyres at the first rive...

  • Molesworth station and Jollies Pass

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    near Dashwood, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    106.18mi
    Elevation +
    8950f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMolesworth station and Jollies Pass Photo ofMolesworth station and Jollies Pass Photo ofMolesworth station and Jollies Pass

    Awesome scenic drive. Nothing difficult, Jollies Pass easy as too, could be trickier in winter if wet but can’t see it being too hard. Only went into 4WD for the river crossing

  • Ocean Beach

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    near Pirinoa, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    MartynElvy
    Distance
    11.50mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofOcean Beach Photo ofOcean Beach Photo ofOcean Beach

    A great costal track with some stunning views. This is mostly a rough gravel track with several small river crossings. Corner Creek Campsite is located about half-way, towards the end of a maintained gravel streach of tr...

  • Howard Valley - Rotoroa 4WD

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    near Howard, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    blacnite
    Distance
    7.07mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHoward Valley - Rotoroa 4WD Photo ofHoward Valley - Rotoroa 4WD Photo ofHoward Valley - Rotoroa 4WD

    Howard Valley to Lake Rotoroa is a gradual climb up to 933 meters then a steep decent into Lake Rotoroa. I woul d say that this is the easier of the directions to travel but however consider it easy to moderate both ways...

  • Bannockburn - Carricktown - Duffers Saddle

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    WhiteE
    Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    3054f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofBannockburn - Carricktown - Duffers Saddle Photo ofBannockburn - Carricktown - Duffers Saddle Photo ofBannockburn - Carricktown - Duffers Saddle

    Steep in places, a little rough but mostly fairly easy going. Amazing views and much more interesting going uphill from Bannockburn.

  • Napoleon Hill - Wairau River Caves

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    near Totara Flat, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    jengav.irvine
    Distance
    11.13mi
    Elevation +
    774f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNapoleon Hill - Wairau River Caves Photo ofNapoleon Hill - Wairau River Caves Photo ofNapoleon Hill - Wairau River Caves

    Entry from Napoleon Hill side however it is private land so you have to gain $$ access first. Great drive through, some quite intense steep ruts at the beginning, long tall caves towards the end and easy driving up the r...

  • Fairlight Mataura Valley

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    near Garston, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    martin.cheifetz
    Distance
    28.28mi
    Elevation +
    1591f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofFairlight Mataura Valley Photo ofFairlight Mataura Valley Photo ofFairlight Mataura Valley

    Fairlight Mataura Valley- Out and back. Some very slippery mud through a farm patch and some technical river crossings. An excellent and interesting drive with the totally random Cowshed Hut making a good lunch stop. ...

    was a pretty decent track, very slippery in the weather i went in (-4°C, winter) but still a very fun track, some parts ...
    Daniel McMurdo

  • Lees Valley Road

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    near North Loburn, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jeff Dean
    Distance
    45.78mi
    Elevation +
    3885f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.44

    Route through lees valley. Went in at the North Loburn end and came out near oxford but you can go either way. You can get as far as the Okuku River ford from either end in a car (if there hasn't been too much rain to br...

    We drove this last weekend as a group from Loburn and out near Oxford. Was pretty dry and easy in our Suzuki Vitara. One...
    Jake Barker
    Did this track south to north. Easy to navigate. River was low so crossing was simple as. Nice for a day out and to get ...
    pietdummie
    Nice wee drive
    Wickus

  • Lindis Crossing - Matakanui

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    near Lindis Crossing, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Te Kopai Schwartz
    Distance
    18.22mi
    Elevation +
    3241f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofLindis Crossing - Matakanui Photo ofLindis Crossing - Matakanui Photo ofLindis Crossing - Matakanui

    Group trail ride, lots of gates. Good easy alpine crossing bit of mud. Few harder trails at the top, good test track..

  • Bannockburn

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Te Kopai Schwartz
    Distance
    26.42mi
    Elevation +
    5571f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBannockburn Photo ofBannockburn Photo ofBannockburn

    Bannockburn side Nevis rd to Carrick town with a down and back to Ben Nevis Station, the rest of the Nevis road to Garston is closed till the end of September. Nevis is an easy dirt road most vehicles would be suitable…....

  • MtBuster Road - Tailings Hut

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    near Kyeburn Diggings, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    jengav.irvine
    Distance
    20.02mi
    Elevation +
    3510f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMtBuster Road - Tailings Hut Photo ofMtBuster Road - Tailings Hut Photo ofMtBuster Road - Tailings Hut

    Went via the Buster Diggings, to Mount Kyeburn, past Browns Hut and stopped at Tailings Hut for the night.

  • Quail Flat to Goose Flat

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    near Mahunga, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    BillGray
    Distance
    14.34mi
    Elevation +
    2018f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofQuail Flat to Goose Flat Photo ofQuail Flat to Goose Flat Photo ofQuail Flat to Goose Flat

    An easy drive when dry. Takes you through farming hill country with spectacular views of the Clarence ans surrounding hills and mountains. Its a there and back trip as the road stops a further 6km down the river.

  • Porika 4WD Track starting Lake Rotoroa

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    near Lake Rotoroa, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    blacnite
    Distance
    7.36mi
    Elevation +
    1791f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPorika 4WD Track starting Lake Rotoroa Photo ofPorika 4WD Track starting Lake Rotoroa

    Lake Rotoroa - Howard Valley 4WD Track. Starting from Lake Rotoroa is the harder direction to go, rather steep climb to the 980mtr mark then a gentle decent into the Howard Valley with a few areas of medium size rocks......

  • Saint Arnaud - Hanmer Springs

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    dieter_321dieter
    Distance
    67.86mi
    Elevation +
    4439f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSaint Arnaud - Hanmer Springs

    North to south route of the rainbow station and molesworth station road. Check point and picture of the track shows a 4wd track heading do to the river.

    We did this drive from Hanmer to St Arnaud. It is a very easy trail with 99% gravel roads, Its about 3 and a bit hours t...
    skybiltong
    Haben sehr viel Spaß mit dieser Tour gehabt. Vielen Dank!
    PB3

  • The Nevis

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    near Garston, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    4X4 Monthly NZ
    Distance
    41.68mi
    Elevation +
    5148f
    TrailRank
    33

    Closed from 1st Tuesday in June until 30th September Amazing views are to be had traveling through this spectacular valley. Very easy offroading but also weather dependent. Few creek/river crossing that can become hig...

  • Wangamomona rd track

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    near Whangamomona, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kerryebenwooldridge
    Distance
    9.35mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofWangamomona rd track Photo ofWangamomona rd track Photo ofWangamomona rd track

    Closed over winter months, open late October to early June. 4x4, dirt bike, horse Trekking, or walk absolutely beautiful piece of paradise, Respect the farms at both ends of the road and respect the track. Plenty of...

  • Tasman Glacier viewpoint track

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    WhiteE
    Distance
    6.12mi
    Elevation +
    702f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofTasman Glacier viewpoint track Photo ofTasman Glacier viewpoint track Photo ofTasman Glacier viewpoint track

    10km return trip to view the Tasman Glacier. Track gets a little narrow in places and is a bit lumpy so I wouldn’t take HT tyres on it. Sensational views of the Tasman Glacier at the end so it is worth the trip. Do no...

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