A scenic alternative to the highway through the Mackenzie Country, this gravel road links the Fairlie and Burkes Pass area across towards Tekapo. You can tack it onto the Hakataramea Valley Road and Haldon Road for a longer loop out of Kurow, a good way to spend an afternoon.

The going is easy gravel, gentle enough that most vehicles will manage it in the dry, even a rental car. The reward is wide open mountain views as you drop down the Tekapo side. Along the way you'll cross a few low fords and small river crossings, some with narrow bridge bypasses, and one has a rocky, steeper climb out. Water can rise in the fords over winter, so take care if it's wet.