Crossing the Takahue Saddle through the Raetea Forest, this disused paper road once linked Takahue in the north with Broadwood in the south. A hall and church at either end hint at its past, and the bush setting gives up some cool views along the way.

It starts as gravel at both ends, but coming from the south it soon narrows and gets rough. There's a water hole with a solid base before the Reremapere Stream crossing, which can be deep, steep and slippery, so carry plenty of momentum for the climb that follows straight after. Past that, expect slips, holes, steep drops, slippery clay, loose rock and the odd bog hole. Travelling with a second vehicle is strongly recommended.

It's heavily overgrown the whole way, so prepare for serious bush rash and bring a saw for fallen trees. Coming in from the north can be a bit easier, though a washed-out rocky hill greets you at that end. A scenic but genuinely rough route, best left to experienced drivers in a capable rig with mud or all-terrain tyres at lower pressures and recovery gear aboard.