Takahue Saddle Road crosses the Takahue Saddle in the Raetea Forest in Northland, once linking Takahue in the north with Broadwood in the south. Now a disused paper road, remnants like a hall and church at either end hint at its past, and the bush setting rewards you with some cool views along the way.

The road begins as gravel on both ends, but if travelling from the south it quickly narrows and deteriorates. You'll encounter a water hole (with a solid base) before crossing the Reremapere Stream, which can be deep, steep and slippery — drive up the climb that follows immediately after with plenty of momentum. Beyond this, expect slips, holes, steep drops, slippery clay, loose rock and the occasional bog hole, so travelling with a second vehicle is strongly recommended.

The track is heavily overgrown the entire way, so prepare for serious bush rash and carry a saw for fallen trees. Starting from the north may be easier, though a washed-out rocky hill greets you at that end. This is a scenic but genuinely rough route best suited to experienced drivers with a capable rig, good mud or all-terrain tyres at lower pressures, and recovery gear.