Kumeu to Wellsford
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Route Overview
General Overview
This Adventure was created and personally logged by Ross Bowden. Ross is a keen adventure rider with an extensive knowledge of the remote North Island track network.
This route is a section of The Far North Adventure Route.
It is a short day trip that makes up the section from Kumeu to Wellsford and includes some of the best public gravel roads in the area. It is an alternative route that includes Riverhead Forest, Haruru Road, Wech Access, and Kaipara Hills Road.
This Adventure is best traveled in good weather as the views on a clear day are superb.
Start/Finish Point
This is an A to B route. Starting at Blossoms Cafe near Kumeu, and ending at Wellsford. The GPX files are in this direction but it can be traveled in either direction.
Terrain includes
This route is pretty much a transport stage, in the overview of the Far North Exploration Route, but still has some very interesting roads and scenery.
All the gravel roads included in this route are Grade 1 in dry conditions.
Distance
117 km.
Travel Time
Average travel time is 2.75 hours at a steady pace allowing plenty of time to have a good look around some of the interesting places.
Access Permission
All roads within this Adventure are publicly accessible so access permission is not required.
Access Limitations
This Adventure is recommended for fine weather. While it is possible to travel this route all year round, if there has been recent heavy rain there can be slippery, muddy sections.
Safety
While this is not considered a technical route it does include a few semi-remote areas so it is recommended to travel as a group with typical equipment including tools, spares and a PLB or emergency beacon.
