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A quick whip around the Clutha Valley... The Running Trail.

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WELCOME

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Duration

6 Days

Date

28 February 2027

Difficulty

Moderate (more undulating than steep)

Fitness

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Experience Required

Trail running or fast hiking experience

Rider / Participant Cost:

$1030

Back-up
Cost:

n/a

WEATHER EXPECTATIONS

30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible

HIGHLIGHTS

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Scenic Highlights

Amazing views of Terry's back yard, perfect running/hiking locations

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Special Events

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Unique Features

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TRAIL DETAILS

ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE

Itinerary

SUPPORT LEVEL -

Fully supported, one large pack transferred daily

MEETING DATE & TIME :

28 February 2027

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MEETING LOCATION :

Tarras

RIDE OUT TIME :

8:00 AM

RETURN  TIME :

4:00 PM

TERRAIN :

High country/farm 4WD tracks, single tracks, sheep tracks, no tracks

Monday run to Luggate Via Long Gully. Tuesday Run to Lowburn over Mt Pisa (BIG BEAUTIFUL day!!). Wednesday run to Bannockburn Via mt Michael and Kawarau mining centre. Thursday run to Bendigo Station. Friday run to Ardgour. Saturday run to Tarras for the Grand parade, market day and hoedown!

Important Information:

ACCOMMODATION:

Tents (camping every night)

Sleeping bag & mat, Tent (sharing encouraged), Toiletries, Plate/cutlery/mug, One large pack (transferred daily)

CATERING:

Fully Catered

HORSE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PACKING LIST:

CLOTHING

Thermal underwear (legs/tops), T-shirts, Fleece/merino mid-weight tops, Warm gloves, Warm hat/Buff, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket

OTHER ESSENTIALS

Day-pack (2.5L water capacity), Emergency blanket, Period costume for parade

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

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VEHICLE TRANSFER:

Park at Tarras

TRAIL BOSS

Roger Leslie

CONTACT PH:

0212846844

EMAIL

BOSS BACK-UP

Phil

CONTACT US

Only send me information regarding:

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52 Erris Street

Cromwell, 9310

Central Otago 

+64 3 4450111

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