ST ARNAUD to HANMER SPRINGS
RAINBOW Trail
2-3 days
112km TRAIL INFO
MAP LEGEND Rainbow Trail optional route
HEARTLAND RIDE • RAINBOW TRAIL
To Hanmer Springs Ski Area
2-3 Days 112km
start/finish point point of interest hill/mountain
TRAIL GRADES:
i-SITE Visitor Centre
ALL GRADE 3 (INTERMEDIATE)
town
ST ARNAUD TO COLDWATER CREEK, 68KM
café/restaurant
COLDWATER CREEK TO HANMER SPRINGS, 51KM
toilets
MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE: No mobile coverage on this trail.
camping hut
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.
accommodation state highway
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 © AA Traveller 2022
GRADE 3 (INTERMEDIATE)
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St Arnaud
Hanmer Springs 112km
Golden Downs Trail: 66km/1 day This links Nelson Lakes National Park with Wakefield and Tasman’s Great Taste Trail to form a continuous touring route.
