Cycling Must-Do's 2021

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ST ARNAUD to HANMER SPRINGS

RAINBOW Trail

2-3 days

to Wakefield

Golden Downs Trail

MAP LEGEND Rainbow Trail

ST ARNAUD

optional route

point of interest

Lake Rotoiti Lake Rotoroa

town café/restaurant

Wairau River

TRAIL GRADES: ALL GRADE 3 (INTERMEDIATE)

Nelson Lakes National Park

Old Rainbow Homestead

Toll gate

toilets camping

to Blenheim

Mount Franklyn

hut

Hell’s Gate

Coldwater Creek

accommodation state highway

Island Gully Sedgemere Sleepout

LakeTennyson ns

ai nt u o M er ns e Sp

Island Saddle (1347m)

Clarence River Molesworth Muster Trail

St James Cycle Trail

Waiau River

Hanmer Springs Ski Area

St James Homestead

Jacks Pass

Hanmer Conservation Park

HANMER SPRINGS

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ST ARNAUD TO COLDWATER CREEK, 68KM COLDWATER CREEK TO HANMER SPRINGS, 51KM MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE: No mobile coverage on this trail. DRINKING WATER: There is no treated drinking water along the route. Some huts may have water supplies, although this is not assured in spells of dry weather. There are many clear streams along the way. TYPE OF BIKE: A ship-shape gravel touring or mountain bike is essential for the remoteness and terrain; e-bikes are permitted – there are no charging stations. IMPORTANT: Access to Rainbow Road is seasonal and can be closed due to heavy rain or fire risk. The best time to ride is when it’s open to public access (from Boxing Day to Easter Monday). There is a road toll (currently $5 for bikes) payable at the Old Rainbow Homestead. For up-to-date road information, check www.rainbowstation.co.nz/ rainbow-access GRADE 3 (INTERMEDIATE)

ADD-ON HEARTLAND TRAIL

nzcycletrail.com for more Trail Detail... 1400m

2-3 Days 112km

Rainbow Skifield

hill/mountain i-SITE Visitor Centre

Rainbow Station Homestead

TRAIL INFO

St Arnaud

Hanmer Springs 112km

Golden Downs Trail: 66km/1 day Links Nelson Lakes National Park with Wakefield where it then connects to Tasman’s Great Taste Trail to form a continuous touring route.

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HEARTLAND RIDE • RAINBOW TRAIL

To Hanmer Springs Ski Area start/finish point

Tophouse

112km


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