Inland Scenic Route
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 131.7 mi (211.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,999 ft (914 m)
- Est. Time
- 43 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,581 ft (482 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Winchester Bridge 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Geraldine TOP 10 Holiday Park 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Campsite 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Geraldine Top 10 Holyday Park 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Grumpy's Retreat Holiday Park 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Hinds River 29.2 mi (47 km) from start
- Campsite: Bowyers Stream 39.9 mi (64.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Taylors Stream 45.3 mi (72.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Rakaia Gorge lookout 57.2 mi (92 km) from start
- Campsite: Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground 57.5 mi (92.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 57.5 mi (92.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 57.7 mi (92.8 km) from start
- Shelter 57.8 mi (93.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 66.3 mi (106.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Water Race - Selwyn County Council 73.9 mi (119 km) from start
- Historic site: Letterbox 77.1 mi (124.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 86.6 mi (139.3 km) from start
- Campsite: West Oxford Reserve 94 mi (151.2 km) from start
- Shelter 114.7 mi (184.6 km) from start
- Shelter 115.6 mi (186 km) from start
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Questions about Inland Scenic Route
How long is Inland Scenic Route?
Inland Scenic Route is 131.7 mi (211.9 km) long. Most people take about 43 hr 55 min. It climbs 2,999 ft (914 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,581 ft (482 m).
How hard is Inland Scenic Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Inland Scenic Route?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Inland Scenic Route?
Drinking water on the way at 95.4 mi (153.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 6.8 mi (11 km), 46.6 mi (75.1 km), 57.8 mi (93 km).
Is Inland Scenic Route shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Inland Scenic Route?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Inland Scenic Route?
2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Inland Scenic Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Cycle track Temuka Recreation Reserve · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Opihi Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 7.7 mi (12.4 km)
- Timaru International Motor Raceway Canterbury · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Central South Island Cycle Trail Canterbury · Moderate · 18.7 mi (30.1 km)
- Racecourse Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- SH1 Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Old North Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km)
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