Torea Saddle to Anakiwa

Torea Saddle to Anakiwa

This section of the track begins with a long steep climb (Grade 5/expert), lots of pushing and rewarding switch backs on descent. The section Waterfall to Anakiwa starts off as a narrow and undulating track becoming wider and more moderate in the mid section with a long descent to Anakiwa.

This makes a good day trip with bikers able to continue from Anakiwa to Picton along the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive road. It is also possible to cycle as far as Mistletoe Bay via the Kenepuru Road, which offers an easier ride at sea level from Torea Saddle.

Boat transport should be organised prior to arrival. Accommodation options in the Anakiwa area include Anakiwa 401 Self-catering Guesthouse, Anakiwa Lodge and Smiths Farm Holiday Park.

At Anakiwa there is a shelter, a public card phone, toilet, car park and bike wash. Mountain bikers catching water taxi services are collected from the first jetty on your left at Anakiwa.

Kenepuru Road construction closures – 2026

From Monday 9 February to Friday 24 April, construction closures will be in place on Kenepuru Road.

Closure times: Monday–Thursday: 9.30am–12pm, 12.30pm–3pm, 3.05pm–5pm

Friday: 9.30am–12pm, 12.30pm–3pm

 

Outside these times, stop/go traffic management will operate with delays of up to 15 minutes.

Vehicles must be at the nearest closure point by 3pm to pass during the opening time.

 

Please allow extra travel time. Parts of the road are gravel and single-lane only.

Closure locations will be confirmed.