Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Lakeside
Open farmlands
Other
Gravel Road
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +7.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -7.5%
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2:45
Slow
1:45
Moderate
1:15
Fast
After leaving your car or bike on the very last carpark just easy follow the gravel road along the Lake Hawea. After about 2 km the road becomes very exposed with an amazing view of the lake. After another couple of kms you will get a great view of Silver Island. Continue another 4 km until the gate with DOC sign pointing left. That leads on to the beach with toilet and nice picnic spots. Now you can continue further through the single track to DIngle Burn camp or even further or go back.
View of the Lake, rarely visited spot.
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Carpark with toilet and map.
20 km
40 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Very patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries
Take water with you. There are cows and sheeps everywhere.
This is very exposed to winds any time of the year.
Do not attempt after heavy rain. Rockfalls or landslides can occur.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Silver Island
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