The track is signposted from “Pro Road” Waiuta. It follows an old benched pack track and passes the Big River South Mine, the St George Mine and stamper battery, and other old mining sites.

There is short diversion around a slip. This piece of track is un-rideable and bikers will need to push/carry their bikes for approximately 200 m.

The track ends at Big River Hut. 

Return via the same track or continue on to Inangahua River or to Reefton on the 4WD track.

Montaing biking: it is a technical benched single track that continues on from the end of the Big River 4WD track. Expect to experience a challenging range of surfaces from mud and corduroy to mixed flowing sections and smooth, gentle downhill.

Waiuta - Big River is technical benched single track that continues on from the end of the Big River 4WD track. Expect to experience a challenging range of surfaces from mud and corduroy to mixed flowing sections and smooth, gentle downhill.

This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.

Walking access is either from Waiuta or Big River Hut.

The route between Golden Lead Battery and Progress Water Race following Deep Creek is no longer maintained and the swing bridge has been removed.

Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly on the tops. Rain can quickly make even small streams treacherous to cross. Before starting out it is best to check with Reefton Visitor Centre for the latest weather and track information.

Wasps can be common from December to April, carry antihistamine if you are allergic to their stings.