4. Omarama to Kurow 67km / 42 Miles

After breakfast, you will ride to the highest point of the trail, Tambrae point. The gentle gradient gains you 350m higher and gives amazing vistas over the Mackenzie basin. The expression goes ‘What goes up must come down’, but please be careful with your speed as you whizz down to Quailburn. Once you are there a quiet gravel road and cycle trail takes you to Omarama, half way at 152km. Omarama Hot Tubs is the key to relaxing any sore muscles and is included in your tour.

Highlights and points of interest:
  • Ruataniwha Conservation Park
  • Native Beech Forests
  • Quailburn Historic Woolshed
  • Clay Cliffs (side trip)
  • Freehold Creek Track
Overview:
  • Distance: 45km
  • Fitness: Intermediate
  • Skill: Intermediate
  • Traffic: Low
  • Grade: 3
Track surface:
  • 26% gravel road
  • 19% sealed road
  • 27% smooth shingle
  • 17% Rough shingle

 VIEW MAP SECTION 4 ALPS TO OCEAN

Section 4: Omarama to Kurow

From Omarama, the scenery changes and brings to light how all this water was used for the impressive Waitaki Hydro Electric Scheme. Heading for your next stop at Kurow, you cycle past Lakes Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki. The trail varies from smooth shingle to sealed road. The new Sailors cutting section is outstanding! Tonight we finish in Kurow with a wine tasting at a local winery & fabulous dinner.

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