This track links Richardson Track and Blowhard Track. It sarts near the mid-point of Blowhard Track. 

It follows a ridge down the eastern side of the Glentui River catchment, to emerge on the Glentui Loop Track.

The round trip from the Glentui picnic area via the Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass tracks is a 4–6 hour walk.

Richardson and Bypass Tracks are accessed from Glentui Bush Road:

From Oxford, follow Ashley Gorge Road for 13 km to Glentui. Turn into Glentui Bush Road and follow this for 6 km to the end.

NZTopo50 map sheets: BW22 (Oxford), BW23 (Cust)

Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to March – wear light-coloured clothing and carry antihistamine cream/tablets as a precaution.