Our last day in Ohakune and we decided that as the weather was still holding out, we could fit another eBike ride in. The Ohakune Road Loop including Ohakune Lake (Grade 2 distance 21kms Duration 1h 30m). For a change, not on trails. A road ride, some sealed and some gravel/shingle. We were advised to ride clockwise to make the most of the downhill and the views. Trail surface: very lumpy on the gravel road. Reward: stunning views of the rural countryside and the omnipresent Mount Ruapehu with it’s dusting of snow.

Again, the day started with a cold frost, ice on the road, and best of all, warm sunshine. We started after a coffee at the Mountain Rocks Café and returned for lunch.

Download PDF with map directions HERE. (With thanks to Ralph Broad who posted this ride in the NZ Electric Bike Community on Facebook.)

Photo credit: George Speirs and Jill Lambert

Author: Helen Wenley