Millars Road Loop
Overview
The Millars Road loop is a classic route for Wellington and Wairarapa cyclists. Although it is all tar, it is popular on all bicycle types.
Quiet smooth country roads mean you can knock out a circuit in just a couple of hours.
50km all tar seal – Longbush Road is lower use – Ponatahi Road can be a bit busier. You need to be visible and apply good road sense.
Directions
- Start: Green Jersey Explorer Tours Kitchener Street. Ride along Broadway Street to New York Street. Turn Right and continue until Todds Road, turn left and ride following the golf course onto Hinakura Road. After one Kilometre you will pass Olivo Olive Oil.
- 9km – Longbush Road: After 9 kilometres you will reach Longbush Road, turn left onto Longbush Road.
- 14.5km to Millars Road: Continue for 14.5km along Longbush Road. When you reach the intersection with Millars Road, turn left. Longbush Road is a very quiet undulating road – A great night time ride!
- 7km to Ponatahi: Millars Road offers a solid sharp incline followed by a long exhilarating downhill until you come to Ahiaruhe Road (follow it to Stonehenge Aotearoa) or pedal on past until you come to a major intersection with Ponatahi Road.
- 15 kilometres to Martinborough: Turn left at Ponatahi Road and enjoy gently undulating country scenery through to Martinborough.
- Find Green Jersey Explorer Tours: Find your way back to 16 Kitchener Street.