East Cape Road, Hicks Bay to Te Araroa

NZ · New Zealand

The road, north up. 4 km end to end.

Climb along the road — 16 m to 157 m · 132 m of climbing

Highest: 157 m
Lowest: 16 m
Climb: 132 m
Descent: 61 m
Start to end: 16 → 87 m

4 kmEnd to end

0h 02m Riding time

Twisty Twistiness

Paved Surface

The coast road along the far north of the East Cape, with sea on one side and farmland on the other.

SeasonOctober to April

One of the most remote stretches of sealed road on the North Island, bending along the coast.

Fuel and food are limited, so fill up before you go.

The East Cape is quiet, and the riding is relaxed rather than technical.

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