WELCOME
Duration
6 Days
Date
28 February 2027
Difficulty
Moderate-Challenging
Fitness
Experience Required
Ability to dismount/mount from terrain, steep gradient experience
Rider / Participant Cost:
$950
Back-up
Cost:
$915
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Amazing views, steep interesting country, Lindis Pass Hotel
Special Events
Tuesday night - wine tasting. Thursday - Quiz night.
Unique Features
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported
MEETING DATE & TIME :
28 February 2027
MEETING LOCATION :
Olrig Station, Omakau
RIDE OUT TIME :
9:00 AM
RETURN TIME :
3:30-4:00 PM
TERRAIN :
Steep and interesting country, high country/farm 4WD tracks
Monday: Following some of the original Dunstan trail that the goldminers used to come into central before the bridges were built.
Tuesday: A good day's ride over the station taking in some of the original rail trail that ran from Dunedin to Alexandra and a stop off at the Chatto creek Pub.
Wednesday: Shorter ride down the Manuherikia river. Move camp to 9mile Station
Thursday: Hill climb up to see the views of Tarras and surrounding area
Friday: An awesome ride to the old original Lindis Historic Hotel
Saturday: move into Tarras for the final ride and parade.
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Base camp (two locations)
Sleeping bag & mat/stretcher, Towel & toilet articles
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
Fit, freshly shod, trek conditioning recommended, well-behaved in groups
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/gloves, Hot weather gear, Tramping boots recommended
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Horse (fit, freshly shod), Breast plate (mandatory), Plate/cutlery, Dancing shoes
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
N/A
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
N/A
TRAIL BOSS
Fiona Bailey
CONTACT PH:
BOSS BACK-UP
Crew: Tania Askew, Laura Bungard