Orari River Track

The Orari River Track is a stunning 4x4 private farm track that runs along the west side of the Orari River, providing a perfect opportunity to see a little of the high country. The track is 20km through native bush and traditionally farmed MacKenzie country back blocks. It is an ideal way to cut out a huge section of the 79 Highway and experience the beautiful South Canterbury hill country. The track winds along the Orari River between the two tallest mountains in the Four Peaks Range, Tripp's Peak and Mount Peel. 

This track is only suitable for 4x4, off road vehicles, mountain bikes, trampers, horses, motorbikes or quad bikes. Anyone on the track must be very competent and experienced driving farm tracks. The track can be extremely dangerous at different times of the year, there are often rock slips, wheel ruts, blind corners, swamps, loose shingle, very steep parts, slippery clay and very uneven surfaces. 

Track is open from 6am to 6pm daily. 
Ticket holders can enter at any time between 6am - 6pm

The track is 20 km from the Orari Gorge Boundary. It takes around 1.5 hours to drive. There are plenty of spots to stop and take pictures. Please allow yourself plenty of time.

You must select your direction of travel in the next page.

Weather Warning & Track Closures - The track may be closed without warning any day throughout the year. This is usually due to extreme weather events or important days on the farming calendar. In this event full refunds will be given to all purchasers.

Safety Notice - This area is very remote. There is NO cell phone reception on the station. All groups must carry a Personal Locator Beacon while driving the Orari River Track. If you are driving through to Fairlie or Geraldine or entering from the Geraldine end of the track; you must carry your own a PLB at all times. If you are staying for a few days, entering and exiting from the Fairlie/Main homestead area of the track, you can hire a PLB for free from us for the duration of your visit. 30km speed limit throughout the entire property.

Important Information - Orari Gorge Station
The track leads on to Orari Gorge Station (Geraldine) and through their private land. Anyone using the track must obtain permission from Orari Gorge Station before booking. 
Orari Gorge Station - 03 692 2893 - http://www.orarigorge.co.nz
1 ticket per vehicle

Fancy staying for the night on your way through?  - Check out the Basin Creek Hut or the Cook Shop for accommodation. The Basin Creek Hut is just off the Orari River Track!

Love fishing? Passionate bird watcher? This is the track for you!

Fisherman are welcome to book the track and spend the day driving straight to the best fishing spots on the Orari. 

Love birds? Us too! We are lucky to have some of the most iconic native birds species in New Zealand along the Orari and throughout the farm. Including a huge number of falcons, hawks, bellbirds, black shags, oyster catchers & many duck varieties.