Between Geraldine and Lake Opuha is a 57km loop of nice track running over Orari Gorge and Blue Mountain Stations.
Orari Gorge track varies from tarseal, to gravel, to good farm roads, to paddocks, and rough farm tracks, with some easy creek crossings thrown in.
Both Orari Gorge Station and Blue Mountain Station require you to obtain prior permission before riding Orari Gorge and charge a $10 access fee each.
Orari Gorge Station contact: Robert 03-6922893
Orari Gorge Station website: http://www.orarigorge.co.nz/
Orari Gorge Station Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orarigorge/
Blue Mountain Station contact: Roddy 03-6854844
Blue Mountain Station website: https://bluemountainstation.co.nz/
Blue Mountain Station Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainstationltd
Contributed by: @larry_purdie
Track type: Gravel Track
Track composition: Smooth, Firm, Undulating
Slippery when wet? Yes
Suitable for bikes <650cc? Beginner
Suitable for bikes >650cc? Intermediate
River crossings? Yes
Blue mountain station now charge $30 but it’s $30 well spent. If you use the bridge at the Geraldine end rather than loop up the river you are on a public road all the way to to the Blue Mountain boundary
Just booked Blue Mountain Station access today. it is done on their website and is $30pp