Is 22:07 Island Saddle? Been there late one night about a month ago. I knew the road was closed further ahead, but it was the first time in my 02 Rav4 which the Rainbow would be too much for. Funny this pops up, I was talking to my Dad the other week and he said he'd never been through but would like to this summer.
Have done the road afew times, once with horses and waggons when we took nearlt 3 days Hanmer to St Arnaud. Long before This road was put in, in the early days of nz settlement this was used as a sheep droving route from nelson to Canterbury. That is why the cob cottages werebuilt in the 1800s.
I was under the impression that a key was NOT required to travel the Rainbow road as it was a "public road". Would you confirm if a key is required or not please. Many thanks for sharing. LOVE the G wagon !
Between the 26th December 2024 and 14th April 2025 you just need cash for the toll gate. Off season you need to pay for a key and post it back. email info@rainbowststion.co.nz
@@realneilsadventuresyip 20ft with pretty good ground clearance and puts over 200kg on hook , the steep climb would catch a lot out if towing and light hitch weight
Cheers for sharing your journey, I always enjoy travelling through that road, such great scenery. Have spent a lot of time up there with work
I'm pleased you enjoyed it. What sort of work took you that way?
Love the rainbow
Yes, and it was a different feeling having the place to ourselves
Many year's ago i rode my bicycle from Hamner to St Arnaud and then around Rotoiti. Amazing ride, although Island Saddle was a gravelly nightmare!
That would be hard work
Is 22:07 Island Saddle? Been there late one night about a month ago. I knew the road was closed further ahead, but it was the first time in my 02 Rav4 which the Rainbow would be too much for. Funny this pops up, I was talking to my Dad the other week and he said he'd never been through but would like to this summer.
No, I think its about 18km before Island Saddle just after Berts Creek on my Topo map.
Have done the road afew times, once with horses and waggons when we took nearlt 3 days Hanmer to St Arnaud.
Long before This road was put in, in the early days of nz settlement this was used as a sheep droving route from nelson to Canterbury. That is why the cob cottages werebuilt in the 1800s.
Horses and wagons sounds like a great why to travel though there.
I was under the impression that a key was NOT required to travel the Rainbow road as it was a "public road". Would you confirm if a key is required or not please. Many thanks for sharing. LOVE the G wagon !
Between the 26th December 2024 and 14th April 2025 you just need cash for the toll gate. Off season you need to pay for a key and post it back. email info@rainbowststion.co.nz
thanks for posting
You're welcome
Did this trip other way just after Christmas was a great trip , towed my toy hauler would not recommend unless you know your shit.
I hope you were able to use what you towed.
@@realneilsadventuresyip 20ft with pretty good ground clearance and puts over 200kg on hook , the steep climb would catch a lot out if towing and light hitch weight
The toll fee is for just 400m of road apparently going by Jim Ward manager of the Molesworth Station told me.
Wow I didn't know that. I was thinking they maintain the road between the locked gates.