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Shopping & Markets
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Mountain Biking & Cycling
Sporting
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Timaru - Otipua Loop
Timaru - Cave Loop
Timaru - Gordon valley
Opihi River Stop Bank
The Four Peaks Circuit
Orari River Flat Tracks
Hadlow Circuit
Saltwater Creek - South Beach Circuit
Centennial Park Reserve
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Business Excellence Awards 2018
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Road Cyclists
Starting and returning at Pleasant Point, this varied and interesting ride takes in the aptly named township of Pleasant Point, offers great views across rolling farmland and links to some interesting and unique local highlights, including the Pleasant Point Steam train and ancient Maori rock art sites.
Enjoy this ride of approx. 1 hour.
About Pleasant Point
Offering plenty of family activities year round, Pleasant Point is strongly linked with several local legends.
The Pleasant Point Steam Train, Museum & Railway operates steam locomotives and one of only two Model T Ford railcar replicas in the world. For almost one hundred years, the Fairlie branch line railway passed through Pleasnt Point, closing in 1968. The heritage line utilises 2.5 km of track along the branch's old route.
The fabulous and justifiably famous
Denheath Custard Square
was born in Pleasant Point, visit its birthplace just a few steps away from your start point, across the road at
Legends Café
.
Also well worth a visit are th
e
Opihi Vineyard and Café
an
d the anc
ient
rock art sites
d
otted through the network of limestone cliffs and caves that typify the local geography.
Another proud piece of local history is the
O’Rourke Brothers Taxidermists,
a second generation family business with a 55+ year history of high quality taxidermy for a wide range of local and international clientele.
On your return from your ride, relax with a drink or a meal at
Steam on Inn
or the
Pleasant Point Hotel
.
Find out more abou
t
things to see and do in Pleasant Point
h
ere.
Directions
Start your ride in Pleasant Point in the parking area by the
Pleasant Point Steam Train, Museum & Railway
.
In addition to parking spaces there is also an information kiosk and public toilets nearby.
Just past the parking area in front of the Pleasant Point Steam Train Station, turn
right
at the
Pleasant Point Hotel
and ride down Te Ngawai Rd. Established about 1862, the hotel is still popular today, offering accommodation and hearty meals in Nelly’s Restaurant on the ground floor.
Cross the
Te Ngawai Bridge
and continue straight ahead to
Opihi Road
(
do not
follow the Totara Valley Rd to the left).
Continue along
Opihi Road
, turning
left
into
Gays Pass Road
.
A great optional stop is
the Opihi Vineyard and Café, on the co
rner of
Gays Pass
and
Gould Rd
.
Continue along
Gays Pass Rd
to
Totara Valley Rd
.
Turn
left
into
Totara Valley Rd
and follow until you connect again with
Te Ngawai Rd.
Turn
right
into
Te Ngawai Rd
and continue back to
Pleasant Point.
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