Rangitata Gorge Road in Timaru District

Rangitata Gorge Road in Timaru District is a compacted minor road. It runs in a southeast-northwest direction and crosses Waikari Road, Mount Peel Church Road and Blandswood Road and ends at Peel Forest Road, while the other end is a cul-de-sac. This road is part of the hiking trail "TA08e Two Thumbs".

Road Type: minor road
Route: southeast-northwest

Campsite

Peel Forest Campground (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Peel Forest is a remnant of a magnificent podocarp forest that once covered this area. – approx. 18,1 km.
Clarkes Flat (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 18,5 km.
Orari Campsite. Camp within a remnant of podocarp forest. Explore the forest or the old bush tramway. – approx. 26,8 km.
Waihi Gorge Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). Located on the banks of the Waihī River, this campsite is a popular spot surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest. – approx. 28,4 km.
Woodbury Domain & Hall – approx. 32,3 km.
Te Mona Gorge site 2 at Te Moana Road – approx. 33,2 km.
Te Moana Gorge Camp – approx. 33,3 km.
Grumpy's Retreat Holiday Park (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 34,3 km.

Attraction

Big Tree – approx. 18,1 km.
Butlers 'V' Hut – approx. 23,6 km.
Historic buildings – approx. 25,4 km.

Guest house

Mesopotamia Station – approx. 24,1 km.

Motel

ASURE Scenic Route Motor Lodge at Waihi Terrace 28 – approx. 38,6 km.

Cafés

Mundell's Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 38,6 km.

Clothing shops

Rosie's Recycled Clothing Shop – approx. 38,8 km.

Museum

Geraldine Military Musuem (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9:30–16, fee required, web) – approx. 38,8 km.

Restaurants

The Running Duck (outdoor seating) – approx. 38,8 km.
Jacks Chinese Takeaway (Chinese, opening hours: Sun–Tue 16:30–20; Wed, Thu 11–14:30, 16:30–20; Fri, Sat 11–14:30, 16:30–20) – approx. 38,8 km.