At Cromwell Heritage Precinct be sure to park up and explore the boutique galleries, retail stores, restaurants and cafe's. From the Smiths Way car park off SH6, the road through to Wnaka, this easy trail meanders along the edge of Dunstan to Cromwell. It is a diverse and evolving resource available to all New Zealanders. Old Dunstan road is a great fun drive in dry weather conditions but can get a bit hairy during rain. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The Otago Central Rail Trail is New Zealand's Original Great Ride, its open all year round, it is all off-road, no traffic, just Central Otago's big skies and distinctive landscape to enjoy. Te Kinga Aroha (Former) has special significance as a very rare surviving twentieth century hostel which was dedicated to accommodating and supporting young Mori women. Your email address will not be published. (Bigger groups are advised to ring Coffee Afloat before they set off, as this helps with their logistics.) Hartley and Reilly had lost their gold pan, and used bare hands and a broken shovel. Dropping a little to the upper Ida Valley (Id crossed further down two days before) things flattened for a short stretch before we turned south on the Old Dunstan Road. Several national bike tour companies offer customised tours of popular South Island cycle trails, with Christchurch and Queenstown popular departure points for international visitors. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The 55km Lake Dunstan Trail takes you from Smith's Way, just out of Cromwell to Clyde along Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the stunning Cromwell Gorge. The Clarks Junction pub still had the same proprietor as when I visited three years before (I think if Id visited twenty years earlier that would have still held), and it was still for sale. Hands and faces froze, and as rain turned to horizontal hail, bodies and steedsmoved closer together in the futile hope of finding shelter. Only averaging ten kilometres an hour by now, Middlemarch went out the window and the aim was to get to Clarks Junction before the pub closed. Wed cross that smaller, greener ridge before then climbing the hills behind that. Soon after crossing Silver Stream, turn right onto Milners Road. A Ranfurly rider, David McAtamney, stole the show later with a farewell opera song, and Blue Jeans summed up the ride with a poem specially written for the occasion. The rock formations are awesome. Copyright: Heritage New Zealand. Riders carrying on to Alexandra can stay on the true right of the Clutha Mata-au River and follow it downstream via the pretty, family-friendly Millennium Track (12km). Be open to new ideas, open to exploring the possibilities and appreciate the strengths and talents each person brings. The most colourful thing we saw all day; unfortunately we missed all of the tours. The existing road diverts from the trail twice. Just past the historic Halfway Hut viewpoint is a series of switchbackswith tight corners and a decent climb/descent. Dunstan Trail Dunedin to Alexandra This trip is a collection of quiet gravel roads, 4WD tracks and old wagon trails pioneered as a bike route by gnarly cycle tourers in the 1970s. New Zealand. This track was officially opened on the 8th of May 2021. It then varies between gravel, clay, and bare rock. (45degrees south). If its wide open spaces free from man-made structures that youre after, get in quick. Please login to proceed or create a free account. The third,and most direct, route was known as the Mountain Track. Once the private chapel for St Joseph's Convent, the Mercy Room continues as a place of devotion for the Catholic community. Don't forget to grab a wine map too. Lots of inspiration! The difficulty by wet condition is that the rain fill up the road and it is possible that the water level is front wheel depth. The trail is well constructed albeit narrow in places making 2 way passing tricky. The trail loops around the Bannockburn Inlet which is a popular picnic area with a designated swimming area. Other nearby towns with cycling trails on tap include Alexandra, Wnaka and Queenstown. Night fell and Cromwell buzzed with laughter as exhausted cavalcaders square-danced the locals off their feet to the tunes of John Grenell and the PognScroggin Bush Band. You climb from Dam level up 120m twice on this 42km trail. To use information contained on this site is to do so at your own risk. During a northwesterly wind, its easier to do this trip in reverse, from Alexandra to Dunedin. Grade 3+ Time 2-4 days Distance 170 km Track conditions 35% sealed road, 45% gravel road, 20% 4WD track With less bike time in Adeles legs than mine, the plan was modified to stay the night in one of the huts on the Rock and Pillars and ride home the following morning. Its 46 km long. Constructed between 1977 and 1992 as one of the then prime minsters Think Big projects, the 100m-high, 490m-wide concrete structure is New Zealands third-largest hydro-dam. Below you will find the full trail map, information about trail markings and sections and you will be able to download the trail map adapted to various running apps. Theyre marked on the map as a 4WD track and lead to a derelict house on Linnburn Runs Road, 7 km away. Toilets are at either end of this section at Cairnmuir Gully & Halfway Hut. The trail loops around the Bannockburn Inlet which is a popular picnic area with a designated swimming area. Started construction 1977. Check back soon to see our map of the Lakes Dunstan Trail. While this isn't officially part of the Great Ride, it does make an excellent short ride. There are a few fords to cross, thus better use a 4WD. There are 13 tunnels (total 18.5km of tunnels) drilled into the hillsides of the gorge in the mid 1990s. Please understand that most places on the List are private property and not accessible to the public. This was the most direct route back then, but only passable in fair weather. A pit stop and a strongly lacedrum truffle restored morale, and the afternoon ride to the Styx Creek was a dream compared with what we had just endured. The Upper Tairei River is just around the corner, behind that sign. From the Heritage Precinct, the trail follows the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan to reach Bannockburn Bridge. All up around two hundred kilometres with perhaps four thousand metres of climbing on mostly gravel and some more rugged, steep off-road sections. From the house, head north for 300 metres before turning west onto another 4WD track, which is also part of the original Dunstan Trail. Summer heat maddened as frosty valleys became furnaces. Along the way you will marvel at the man-made landscapes, rich Maori and early pioneer history, and vineyards as you travel along the Lake Dunstan Trail. Recognition on the Rrangi Krero is a way to actively care for Mori heritage by promoting the associated stories and tribal connections of those places. Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown 41 Recommended Half-day Tours from $184.62 per adult Wild Hills Off Road Safari 80 Recommended Half-day Tours from $259.00 per adult Mt Cook Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown 13 Recommended Bus Tours from $925.00 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* The Dunstan Trail, also known as the Old Dunstan Road, is a historic route in Otago, New Zealand. It then arcs around the lake to reach Cromwell where it dips under the highway bridge and continues along the shoreline to reach Cromwell Heritage Precinct, a great place to park up and explore the boutique galleries, shops and cafes. The trail diverged from the road near the bottom of the downhill, we found the correct gate and put ourselves on farm track trying to follow the path of those miners long ago. Cromwell Heritage PrecinctBannockburn wineries (return), 16km or more, Grade 2/easyintermediate, 1.53 hours or more. Oddly, for Central Otago, we rarely spotted rabbits; they must have felt vibrations from the horses hooves well in advance of our arrival. The schist was ever present and we began to notice tall, skinny slabs of it filling the role of fence posts and looking like theyd done so for scores of harsh Central Otago years. Even so, the route to the Dunstan was no cakewalk. Known at the time as "The Mountain Track", it was a dangerous route which claimed numerous lives. When the Clyde Dam was completed in 1990 the main street of Cromwell disappeared. It's 46 km long. This was one of the Think Big projects driven by the Muldoon led Government to diversify the economy and drive growth. Be at the cutting edge, setting directions and accepting challenges. Underneath the water is the original track which is heavily used by 4X4 cars, and the cars left big drive lines behind which are not visible from the bike so the risk is very high to slope and slide to the side in the middle of one of the mud pools and drawn down the bike. E-bikers should ensure that batteries have sufficient capacity and charge for the days riding and, if staying in local accommodation, check that they can be recharged there. The Roxburgh Gorge Trail (and in turn the Clutha Gold Trail) is also easily accessed at Alexandra, reached from Clyde via the Rail Trail or via the Millennium Track on the other side of the Clutha Mata-Au River. The Palmerston North Plunket Rooms (Former) opened their doors to care for parents and their infants in 1929. Happy riding and keep posting! Clyde to Jackson Creek/Hydes Spur(return), 2023km or more,Grade 2/easyintermediate, 23 hours or more. Close to Halfway Hut you will find a short switch back section with tight corners and a good climb / descent. The 4WD track turn-off passed by without mention as we pushed on, trying to ascertain just when the road would turn away from Loganburn Reservoir. The road is sealed at the start and turns to gravel after 9.2km. The development of the Clyde Dam project resulted in considerable upheaval for Cromwell residents and the commercial heart of the town. For when work is necessary due to a state of emergency. View of road winding down Lammermoor Ranges towards Rocklands Station. E-bikes are also permitted and available through most bike-hire companies. There are impressive views across to the Bannockburn vineyards, through which the trail will soon head once it crosses to the other side. Bike hire, shuttles and tours are also available here. Cross the bridge to reach Clyde. Oh, and maybe a gel-seat. Lake Dunstan Trail Need to know The trail ranges from grade 2 (easy) to 3 (intermediate), mostly following wide, smooth gravel and earth paths with some sections of wooden boardwalk. Long stretches without food and water mean that riders should be self-sufficient and carry more than enough for the journey,noting that in the summer months the heat makes ample water supplies essential. Wellington 6011 But further thought could wait until the day developed a bit; for now, there was a big downhill to enjoy! The road, also known as The Dunstan Trail, ranges from a sealed road to a graveled track. Food and water are readily available in Cromwell and Clyde. When two californian prospectors startled the Dunedin treasury office by bringing in 87 pounds of gold in 1863 the name Dunstan was little more than a scratching on a surveyors map. This is barren territory, strewn with rocks in any shade ofbrown, with clumps of sparse yellow grass and golden tussock. Leaving the valley floor, things very quickly got dry, brown and dusty. Vilnius Travel Guide. The nor-wester, while warm did at least help us up the hill. Its a hard 71-km day from Paerau to Alexandra with a lot of uphill and heaps of downhill. Vilnius Altstadt 1775-1799 1923. Seek to be open and honest in all our interactions. Get dropped off at the Smiths Way car park and bike back to town, or start from Cromwell and turn it into a 24 hour, 32km return ride. These tunnels are also used to mitigate against landslips into the Clutha River. The trail offers cyclists and walkers a challenging 55km ride (Grade 2-3) through unique and fascinating landscapes so characteristic of Central Otago as it. As I loaded my little borrowed mare into the horsefloat I took a last look back towards the mountains and wondered when another opportunity to experience history so vividlywould present itself. Provisioning became a surer way ofmaking a fortune than panning. The Hugo suspension bridge is in the middle of this section with a walkable steep land option for those uncomfortable on the bridge. Keep up to date with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Weaving our way through countless scattered, jagged rocks kept the interest level up as plenty of holiday traffic passed us on the road. Nine of our number were bundled into support vehicles suffering from hypothermia, but for the rest of us the blizzard blew and whipped for an eternity. Alternatively, a fun way to start is to catch the train to Middlemarch or Pukerangi (see Otago Rail Trail). Lake Dunstan Trail is a 35 km popular green machine groomed family friendly scenic trail located near Cromwell. Notes The historic Dunstan Trail was the route originally used by goldminers in the 1860s to travel from Dunedin to the goldfields in Central Otago. The interactive map will show you some of the best parts of the track and let you see where to take on next. Other highways, such as the Southern Scenic Route, offer further exploration of the deep south. It was time to climb again and climb we did. Much of the route is only suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles. Old Dunstan Road is a 4x4 track located in the Otago Region in the South Island of New Zealand. Maurice Shadbolt records that these men had to gamble their lives against a pitiless landscape. Grade 2-3, Cairnmuir Gully to Halfway Hut - 8.4km, Grade 2 - 3, Halfway Hut to Dunstan Arm Rowing Club - 10.7km, Grade 2-3, Dunstan Arm Rowing Club to Clyde Heritage Precinct - 3.5km. Following the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan to Bannockburn, you will have amazing vistas across the lake to Bannockburn vineyards and the next section of trail. Some careless child of the giants left their Tonka toy just sitting there. The views over the Lake Dunstan and surrounding mountains is simply stunning. There may have been some hike-a-bike good training for the madness that is Godzone. There was little fuel to warm them, no food to sustain them. The drive has steep parts and tops out by Rough Ridge, at 1.040m (3,412ft) above the sea level. Beyond Paerau, the trail becomes far rougher as it passes above the meanders and oxbow lakes of the upper Taieri River's scroll plain, and then descends towards Poolburn Reservoir, best known as a location during the filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. We hid behind the trees for a bit of refueling (a lot more soft brie) before making our assault on the steepest section of the Old Dunstan Road. This is where you can join the Old Dunstan Road, the modern access. The map can be downloaded here. It was clamped to my head with the wet, perhaps frozen there. This trip is a collection of quiet gravel roads, 4WD tracks and old wagon trails pioneered as a bike route by gnarly cycle tourers in the 1970s. . Dotted around it were a variety of small huts, all permanent-enough looking but none of which youd go so far to call a house, or even a bach. This section requires the most attention and skill as there are narrow undulating sections with steep drop-offs. Maps To follow the Dunstan Trail proper, it is essential to take NZTopo250 26 Alexandra and NZTopo50 CD15 Paerau. Coffee Afloat is parked up on the lake most days from mid-morning to mid afternoon serving coffee, scones and burgers. The presbytery was relocated in six sections to a rural site, where it was reassembled and continues as a comfortable residence. The territory was trackless and the climate murderous. Somehow departing from the trail-proper for the last little bit, that didnt matter we ended up on the correct road and then had to look for the next turn off the road. TimeZoneOne Following the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan to the Bannockburn bridge, you will have amazing vistas across the lake to Bannockburn vineyards and the next section of trail which loops back round on the opposite side. Long having wanted to ride the Old Dunstan Trail, my plan for the day at the outset of this trip had become ambitious. After an exhilarating downhill, the trails reaches the impressive Hugo suspension bridge, 85.5m long and 28.6m high. The trail offers cyclists and walkers an a 40.km ride (Grade 2-3) through unique and fascinating landscapes so characteristic of Central Otago as it journeys along Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the mighty Clutha River Mata-au. I must spend more time in Central Otago, the bikepacking opportunities are immense my family may also be close by. Taken By: M Kelly. dangerousroads.org is not responsible for the information contained in these pages. This section follows the sealed road in places, and shares the Clyde road bridge before climbing up towards the Clyde Heritage Precinct. More fenceposts provided handy bike stands at the top of that hour-long climb. First stop was just south of Moa Creek to check the map and to take a photo of some sheep and off down Webster Lane we go until we see the pub. The odd vehicle kicking up a fair cloud, but they were few and far behind. The newest Great Ride in Central Otago and the Southern Lakes, this specially built trail provides a vital link to the Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trail. This New Zealand road or road transport-related article is a stub. It is possible to return to Cromwell on a trail alongside Bannockburn Road - making for a wonderful short and family friendly day ride. In fact, there were three ways prospectors could get to the Dunstan. There are toilets in Cromwell and Clyde and at various points along the trail including Bannockburn Inlet, Cairnmuir Ladder (near Coffee Afloat), Halfway Hut, and Dunstan Arm Rowing Club. A steep, walkable alternative is available for those with a fear of heights. Started construction 1977. For current trail status and any alerts such as temporary track closures and detours check the trail website. We saw signs posted that further resurrection was prohibited. As news of Horatio Hartley and Christopher Reillys magnificent haul spread, the name sparked an exodus of the able-bodied for the new El Dorado. Access There are several access places around the lake that can be used (see map), Some of these cross private land, and many can only be used by 4WD vehicles. Cashmere Sanatorium Open Air Shelter, Christchurch. As trail transport does not run to a scheduled timetable, any shuttles should be arranged in advance direct through operators or local i-SITE visitor centres. Your email address will not be published. There is no shelter from the weather, which can change quickly, and it is bitterly cold in a southerly. The Lake Dunstan Cycling & Walking Trail can be accessed from Cromwell or Clyde. The first power was generated in 1992. Discover how you can get involved with the New Zealand Heritage List/Rrangi Krero. Choose to learn from past experiences with the future generations in mind. We neednt go up onto the Rock and Pillars, rather complete the trail to the highway and ride to Middlemarch for dinner and sleep.
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