A cruisy gravel run through the high country, linking Lake Coleridge with the route over Arthurs Pass. It's a popular way to get off the seal, connecting in with Zig Zag Road before heading down towards Rakaia.

The driving is quick and easy going. You can knock out the run in around 20 minutes one way. There are a few steep, loose-gravel sections though, so AWD is worth having in anything less than perfect conditions. Not a heap of technical 4WDing, but plenty of side tracks beg exploring and there's the odd hill climb if you're keen for a bit of fun.

The scenery is the real draw, with big views out over the lake and up over the saddle. It can shut over winter because of snow, so worth checking with the local council before heading up.