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A short section of single lane gravel road linking Waipunga Road and Waikoau Road (and SH2 at north end) that hugs the bluffs above the valley with great views north across Tutira and SH2.
Darkys Spur Road allows you to bypass Devils Elbow on SH2, and Tangoio Forest if used with Waipunga Rd.
Not much traffic, but no where to go if a ute does come around corner.
Track type: Gravel Road Track composition: Smooth, Firm, Undulating Slippery when wet?: No Suitable for bikes <650cc? Beginner Suitable for bikes >650cc? Beginner River crossings? No
I got some drone footage of the slip late last year (some clumsy handheld footage too). I think it’ll be years, if ever, before the Tutira side of the road is cleared. It was a nice road to ride on. Some fantastic views.
Did this yesterday (06/02/2024) and unsurprisingly, it’s closed and won’t open soon as part of the road is washed away completely. 🙁
I got some drone footage of the slip late last year (some clumsy handheld footage too). I think it’ll be years, if ever, before the Tutira side of the road is cleared. It was a nice road to ride on. Some fantastic views.
https://youtu.be/yBh_m5ymmKs
@JamesGale Thanks for posting that, great footage.