Tima Burn Road climbs high into the Otago hills on a well-formed gravel road, offering sweeping views across the surrounding tussock country. The route is straightforward and well suited to exploring, with plenty of connecting tracks branching off in the area, making it easy to build a loop and find your own way back out to SH8.

The going is generally gentle by 4WD standards, making it a relaxed cruise rather than a technical challenge. The elevation rewards you with big open landscapes typical of inland Otago, where the high country backblocks stretch out in every direction.

A good option for those wanting to link several routes together and spend a day touring. The gravel surface suits most capable vehicles, and the network of side tracks gives you flexibility to set your own pace and pick your own way home.