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Section 4

Flaxbourne

Seddon - Ward

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Waitohi
Wairau
Awatere
Flaxbourne
Kēkerengū
Waiau Toa
Puhipuhi
Kaikōura

Flaxbourne

Under Construction

Instagrammable shots of the colourful salt work ponds (Caused by the halobacteria), sea views and historically significant Te Ruakanakana/Lake Elterwater

39.3 kilometers

120+ minutes

Te Rae o Karaka view, Dominon salt works lake, Lake Ruakanakana, Ward refreshments.

There is a short 10km "out and back" ride open from the section portal opposite the Flaxbourne Heritage Center  northwards to a viewing site overlooking Lake Elterwater. Please turn around and return to Ward as the section between Seddon and Lake Eleterwater is "Under Construction" or "In Planning".


Enjoy this trail this summer. More off road trail coming in 2025.

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