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

Closure details: As part of the Marlborough Roads Recovery Project, construction closures will be in place on Kenepuru Road between Nikau Cove and the Kenepuru Heads Campsite. The closure will be in place from Tuesday 24 March to the end of August, Monday to Fridays at the below days and times:

•  Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 11am, 1pm to 2.30pm and 3.30pm to 5pm
•  Friday from 9.30am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm

Work will be undertaken outside of these days and times, under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 15 minutes.