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Key Features and What to Expect
Highest Public Road:
The track includes a significant section on New Zealand’s highest public road, known for its panoramic views.
Historic Gold Mining Area:
You’ll see remnants of the gold mining past, including old settlements, stone houses, and sluicing tailings.
Challenging Terrain:
The road is largely unsealed and includes a mix of gravel, rocky sections, and fords.
Nevis Valley – 4WD South
The Nevis 4WD track is an unsealed, historic route in New Zealand’s Otago region, famous for being the highest public road and offering significant gold mining history and rugged terrain with numerous creek crossings. The track runs between Bannockburn (near Cromwell) and Garston, featuring a challenging mix of gravel, rocky sections, and mud, with technical water crossings in the central valley. Access is restricted to four-wheel-drive vehicles, and the road is closed annually from the first Monday in June to September 30 due to snow.
The Nevis Valley 4WD track is a rough, unsealed road located in the Otago region of New Zealand. It runs between Bannockburn (near Cromwell) and Garston. This track is only suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles and is known for being the highest public road in the country. Along the way, you’ll find gravel, rocky surfaces, mud, and many stream crossings, making it a challenging drive. The area also has a rich gold mining history. Each year, the road is closed due to snow from the first Monday in June until September 30.
River Crossings:
Expect over 20 river fords that require a four-wheel drive with low range and sufficient clearance.
1-4 People $980
Duration-6-7 Hours
Pick up , from your accommodation
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