(derelict 4WD track) in Ashburton District

(derelict 4WD track) in Ashburton District is an unpaved track (soft ground). The road has a width of 3 m. It runs in a southeast-northwest direction and ends at Mount Somers Track (South Face), while the other end is a cul-de-sac.

Bicycle
no
Road Type
track
Wheelchair Access
no
Route
southeast-northwest

Attraction

  • Water caves – approx. 3,2 km.
  • Old kilns – approx. 7,0 km.
  • Rabbit Board at Ashburton Gorge Road 390 – approx. 7,6 km.
  • Caves Stream Siphon – approx. 9,1 km.
  • Bowyers Stream Siphon – approx. 10,1 km.
  • South Ashburton Siphon – approx. 12,4 km.
  • River Intake – approx. 12,5 km.
  • The Muster of 1910 – approx. 12,9 km.
  • Valetta Irrigation Scheme Offtake – approx. 13,0 km.
  • South Ashburton Check Gate – approx. 13,3 km.
  • North Hinds Siphon – approx. 13,6 km.
  • Taylors Stream Siphon – approx. 13,7 km.
  • Surrey Hills High Pressure Siphon – approx. 15,8 km.
  • Intake and Radial Gate – approx. 16,8 km.
  • Sand Trap – approx. 17,7 km.
  • Intake – approx. 17,7 km.

Parking

  • Mt Barossa Carpark (10 spaces) – approx. 9,6 km.
  • Mt Alford Track Parking (surface, 15 spaces, free) – approx. 14,4 km.

Shelter

  • Warden's hut (basic_hut) – approx. 4,9 km.

Cafés

  • Stavely Café and Sundry Goods Store (outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, takeaway, wheelchair accessible) – approx. 9,5 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Rangitata Diversion Race – approx. 17,1 km.

Campsite

  • Bowyers Stream (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 11,2 km.
  • Taylors Stream (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 12,3 km.

Viewpoint

  • Sharplin Falls Lookout – approx. 6,6 km.

Guest house

  • Mt Hutt Retreat – approx. 16,9 km.