Tag Archives 4wd

10 posts

Arrowsmith Race

A good 4wd track on private property. Open to guests and the public once a year for a series of races.

5Apr '14

Motatapu

Only open for the race this route is spoiled by the huge number of people.

8Mar '14

Clarence Valley

As far as the col above Quail Flats. On a mix of gravel, clay and river bed 4wd track.

3Jan '14

Mt Karetu

A very long climb on gravel roads and 4wd tracks before ending with some unrideable tussocks on the very top. The descent is fun, but still has a lot on gravel roads.

8Dec '13

Monument Track

A nice little loop with superb views but unrelenting big climbs

24Nov '13

Stour River Track – longer route

A long-ish route with a lot of matagari, some nice 4wd track and some bumpy singletrack

23Nov '13

Traverse of D’Urville Island

Catherine Cove to Greville Harbour on D’Urville Island is great ride. The views are a bit hidden by bush, track a little boring in places and the hills re steep. But despite that its somehow really fun. Also the beach is superb!

16Nov '13

Comyns Hut Via Turtons Saddle

A nice there and back ride with a great wilderness feel. Lots of matagari bushes ready to puncture tyres though.

2Nov '13

Clarence Valley Climb

A huge climb up to Blind Saddle on a 4wd track with a great surface. The main way into the Clarence Valley.

27Oct '13

Half Moon Bay

A 4wd track over 2 passes with some fantastic views.

26Oct '13