WELCOME
Challenging 92km independent tramping trail traversing Lammermoor and Rock and Pillar Ranges. No backup vehicle support. Self-catering except final night. Mix of 4WD tracks and trackless sections. Maximum 12 people. For fit, experienced trampers capable of carrying 16-18kg.
Duration
6 Days
Date
1 March 2026
Difficulty
Challenging - for fit, experienced trampers
Fitness
Fit, experienced trampers only - 16-18kg pack carrying
Experience Required
Experienced tramping, navigation skills, self-sufficiency
Rider / Participant Cost:
$465pp
Back-up
Cost:
n/a
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
Mountain weather - variable and potentially severe at altitude
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Lammermoor Range, Rock and Pillar Range, Loganburn Reservoir, Taieri Valley, Strath Taieri, 1,340m summit views, Otago Central Rail Trail
Special Events
Celebratory dinner with cold beer
Unique Features
Independent trail - NO backup vehicle, Self-catering,
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
NO backup vehicle - completely independent and self-sufficient
MEETING DATE & TIME :
1 March 2026
From 3:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION :
Middlemarch
RIDE OUT TIME :
Variable
RETURN TIME :
Variable
TERRAIN :
4WD tracks and trackless sections following fencelines, steep ascents/descents
Sun 1 Mar: Meet Middlemarch, optional dinner
Mon: Old Dunstan Rd to Lammermoor Range tops, Swamp Hut (22km)
Tue: Loganburn Reservoir to Burgan Hut (12.5km)
Wed: Climb Rock & Pillar Range to Big Hut 1,340m (23km)
Thu: Along tops to Last Creek camp 1,200m OR descend to Rock & Pillar station (14/20km)
Fri: Rail Trail to Middlemarch, celebratory dinner (20/14km) | Sat: Grand Parade
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Mix of huts and camping
Tent (mandatory), Sleeping bag & mat, All personal camping gear, Food for trail
CATERING:
Self-catering (except final evening meal)
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Full mountain weather gear, Warm layers, Waterproofs, Multiple clothing systems
OTHER ESSENTIALS
16-18kg capacity pack, Tent (individual or shared), Navigation equipment, Emergency gear
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Optional dinner at Strath Taieri Hotel (Sunday)
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
4WD transport to trail start on Old Dunstan Road
TRAIL BOSS
Ian & Viv Thorne
CONTACT PH:
027 3414810