A winding gravel and farm road that climbs through rolling hill country before dropping down to the Waiau Uwha River. Open countryside opens up around you the whole way, with views across the foothills and the river waiting at the end of the run.

It's a typical back-country farm road: gravel surfaces, gentle climbs and descents, and the changeable character that comes with travelling through working farmland.

You may be sharing the road with stock and farm traffic, so take it easy, and watch yourself near the riverbank. Facilities are thin on the ground, so bring what you need.