A scenic gravel road through the Campbell Hills, climbing to a pass at around 700 m. It runs between the Waihao Basin near Waimate on the east and the Hakataramea and Waitaki Valley toward Kurow on the west, so it makes a good crossing between the two.

There are a couple of fords to cross and livestock roam on and around the road, so watch for stock and water crossings and leave gates as you find them. Pairs well with nearby trips like Mt Studholme if you're making a day of it.