A turn-off worth taking up in the ranges of inland Hawke's Bay, climbing to a lookout that opens out over the ranges and the coastline. The main road is well-formed gravel that winds up through native bush to the top.

It's steep in places, but the gravel is neat and tidy, so an AWD or even a careful 2WD can manage on a good day. Keep an eye out for deer on the way up, it's a bit of a hunters' paradise.

At the top there's a small 4WD play area that gets rutted and muddy, with a low-risk thrill on offer if you fancy testing your rig. One incline can bog you down in massive ruts, so it's more fun with a mate or two along for a winch. The clay surfaces turn slippery when wet, so pick your day. Responsible freedom camping is allowed and people park up overnight here. On a clear day the views are gorgeous and it's a good spot to pull over for a feed.