A short, sharp climb up to 1086 metres in South Canterbury, best saved for a clear day. From the summit you get a wide panorama over the surrounding farmland and ranges, with the Southern Alps off in the distance and the coast near Timaru visible when the cloud lifts.

It's a long, steep climb with an equally steep descent, and the track gets bumpy in parts. There's loose gravel on the steeper sections, so low range is handy on the way down to keep things controlled. Easier going when it's dry, and you'll want a 4WD even though it's not a hard track.

Winter can bring a dusting of snow at the top, but the view from the summit makes the effort worth it.