Rebel Ride South

Route information

Start and end point: Cromwell

Approx route distance: 306km

Approx route elevation: 3600m

All distances and elevations are approximate and provided here for planning purposes. Actual event route is subject to change based on location conditions and trail updates/closures.

An updated GPX map and PDF notes will be provided to registered riders closer to the event date.

Route Breakdown

Cromwell to Alexandra

Bannockburn, 4WD Hawksburn Road, Butchers Dam, Flat Top Hill Conservation Area single track

66km / 1350m

Alexandra to Oturehua

Otago Rail Trail, Crawford Hills Road, Moa Creek, and Otago Central Rail Trail

60km / 680m

Oturehua to St Bathans

Home Hills Run Rd, Mt Ida Water Race, Hawkdun Runs Rd

Note: no services and river crossing

61km / 750m

St Bathans to Omakau

Sealed road, gravel road and Otago Central Rail Trail

36km / 100m

Omakau to Alexandra

Otago Central Rail Trail

29km / 100m

Alexandra to Cromwell

Alexandra River Trail and Lake Dunstan Trail

54km / 650m

Services

Please visit the Otago Central Rail Trail website for information on trail accommodation and services.

This covers all the natural stopping points along the Rebel Ride South route and is updated regularly.

You will just have to cross reference the Rebel Ride South Route with the Central Otago Rail Trail route.

https://www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz/plan

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

The below is just a guide. Please feel free to make up your own itinerary.

4 DAYS

Cromwell to Alexandra - 62km / 1370m

Alexandra to Oturehua- 60km / 680m

Oturehua to Omakau - 97km / 850m

Omakau to Cromwell - 81km / 790m

3 DAYS

Cromwell to Alexandra - 62km / 1370m

Alexandra to St Bathans / Becks - 125km / 1350m

St Bathans / Becks to Cromwell - 110km - 890m

2 DAYS

Cromwell to Oturehua - 126km / 1700m

Oturehua to Cromwell - 175km / 1500m

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