WELCOME
Celebrating 30 years of walking trails! 4 days including 3 full walking days plus part day into Middlemarch. 12-15km daily with good honest climbs. Day pack only - main pack transferred. Never-before-seen Otago backcountry. Walk in period costume for parade.
Duration
4 Days
Date
3 March 2026
Difficulty
Moderate rolling country with the odd steep section
Fitness
As a measure of fitness, you should be fit enough to walk 5km on a flat gravel road in 1hr. And a 3km hill with 200m of vertical gain in 1 hour
Experience Required
Reasonably fit walkers and trampers
Rider / Participant Cost:
$690pp
Back-up
Cost:
n.a
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Amazing views, never-before-seen Otago backcountry, Rock and Pillars foothills, views worth the climbs
Special Events
Quiz night (Tuesday), Friday night 30yrs of Walking Trails celebrations!
Unique Features
Celebrating 30 years of walking trails!
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported with gear transfer (one bag per person), Some sections without constant vehicle access
MEETING DATE & TIME :
3 March 2026
By 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION :
Middlemarch
RIDE OUT TIME :
8:00 AM
RETURN TIME :
3:00 - 4:00 PM
TERRAIN :
High country/farm 4WD tracks and sheep tracks
Tue: Meet Middlemarch 3pm, bus to McRae's Flat, quiz night
Wed: Stoneburn
Thu: Nenthorn
Fri: Along Rock and Pillars foothills to Strathburn
Sat: Walk to Middlemarch, parade at midday, markets, hoedown
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Woolsheds or Tent
Sleeping bag & mat, Optional tent (one bag limit), Towel & toilet articles
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/thermals/gloves, Hot weather gear, Gaiters recommended
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Day pack, Two water bottles (one for electrolytes), Small thermos, Mug/plates/cutlery/tea towels, Folding chair/stool, Period costume (1860s)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
n/a
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
Bus transfer from Middlemarch to McRae's Flat (included in price), Secure vehicle parking at Middlemarch