Omakau to Lauder Distance: 7 km
- Between Omakau and Lauder the Rail Trail passes through the Matakanui Valley where pivot irrigators have turned this into productive deer, sheep and cattle country.
- The snow-capped Dunstan Mountains can be easily viewed to the nor-west.
- The distinctive Hawkdun Mountain Range is also visible to the north.
- The Raggedy Range is to the south east of the trail.
- In Lauder you can breathe some of the world’s cleanest, most pollution-free air.
Matakanui Valley
When travelling to Lauder you will cycle through the Matakanui Valley.
Dunstan Mountains
The Dunstan Mountains can be easily viewed to the nor-west from the Rail Trail.
Hawkdun Mountain Range
The Hawkdun Mountain Range is visible to the north.
Raggedy Range
The Raggedy Range is to the south east of the trail.
