Wedderburn to Ranfurly Distance: 13 km
- The trail from Wedderburn to Ranfurly is pretty much a downhill cruise across the vast Maniototo Plain surrounded by the Mt Ida, Rough Ridge, Hawkdun and Rock and Pillar Ranges, as well as the Kakanui Mountains. During winter and spring, these mountains are mostly snow-covered in winter and spring.
- Two gangers’ sheds along this section of the Trail provide shelter and interesting reading about the local area and what lies ahead on the Rail Trail.
- Ranfurly is the districts main rural supply and services centre and is also recognised for its many Art Deco buildings. For Rail Trailers it may come in handy to know Ranfurly also has a modern hospital and on the main street, a large pharmacy.
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First views of the vast Maniototo Plain
This section of the trail offers the first views of the vast Maniototo Plain which is surrounded by the Mt Ida, Rough Ridge, Hawkdun and Rock and Pillar Ranges, as well as the Kakanui Mountains.
