N Block Road is a short gravel road climbing up through the Hawke's Bay hill country, finishing at a locked gate on a bridge. The route runs across working farmland, so it's important to keep to the road throughout and respect the surrounding paddocks.

The grade is easy and well suited to most vehicles, with rolling hill-country scenery typical of the region. This is a straightforward, low-key drive rather than a technical challenge.

Along the way there are several carparks that act as trailheads for various walks, making N Block Road a handy access point if you want to stretch your legs and explore on foot. Best treated as a gateway to the surrounding walking tracks and a quiet bit of countryside.