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Awatere Valley tour

This gravel grind takes you to the Awatere Valley, including beautiful Pacific Ocean views from Yealands Estate Winery.

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This can be done quickly by the guns, treated as a day tour, or stretched out even further. Take a tent or book accommodation, and take your time to look around, do some wine tastings and take in the view.

The route is: Blenheim - Taylor Pass - Seddon - Marama Rd - Waterfalls Rd - Atkinson Rd - Tetley Brook Rd - Grassmere - Blind River Loop - Cable Station Road - Yealands Estate - Seddon-Redwood Pass - Blenheim.

NOTE: Plan your route and be aware of main highway cycling risks.

Grade

All levels

Shared Pathway Etiquette

1. Keep left.
2. Cyclists should let pedestrians know when they are approaching by politely calling out or ringing a bell when approaching from behind.
3. Cyclists should pass on the right, when possible – unless the pedestrians are on the right in which case pass them in the safest way possible.
4. Cyclists should ride defensively and cycle at a speed that does not put others at risk.

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