Last Updated: 1st Feb 2024
Bannockburn Tailings Track
Last Updated: 1st Feb 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 26 ?
5.0km
190m
195m
366m
Last Updated: 1st Feb 2024
Last Updated: 1st Feb 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 26 ?
5.0km
190m
195m
366m
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Other
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.1%
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This is a very straightforward trail. From the carpark follow the trail straight ahead to complete the loop clockwise, the main trail is pretty obvious and climbs steadily.
At about 1.2km you will see the first cave/mine to the left of the trail, take the we loop for a closer look and then rejoin the main trail. Carry on about another 100m where you will see a sign, take a left here to inspect the Dam.
At the dam turn around and head back to the main track and continue to about the 2.7 km point where you will see the historic Stewart Town to your left. Head over and check out the ruins and the slightly re-instated building, there is a toilet here as well.
Then carry on the loop, past another dam wall, down past the wineries into a canyon created by the miners, and eventually down to the carpark.
Moon-like terrain... views of the tailings and caves/mines plus dams, water races and old buildings.
Good sized off road carpark.
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The main trail is pretty easy to follow and, as there are no trees to block your view, you can pretty well see where you are and where you are going for the whole loop. There are a myriad of lesser unofficial trails you can explore to add distance and you can run out to Domain Road from the Dam track to add another 1.8km.
Patchy.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map
There is a stream down where you head to the dam. It's recommended to treat any water.
Predominently gravel and rock, so any slightly muddy areas are easy to bypass.
Ups and downs with loose gravel on rock can be treacherous so care is required in some places, generally just great running.
Mt Difficulty
100m down the road
https://www.mtdifficulty.nz/
Good wines and top food.
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Definately worth a visit to these old gold fields. There are lots of signs detailing the history of the region along with ruins from an old settlement. Was a fascinating area with a really unique landscape. The loop was an easy walk
October 16, 2023
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