Multiple people have told me to traverse Lindis Pass between Omarama and Cromwell.
According to the Met Service, the area is due to be pummelled by a steady 20-28kph wind for most of tomorrow. Not ‘gusts of’, constant. It’s nowhere near the 48kph that apparently hammered through there at 4pm today, but it’s still no walk in the park.
The wind was a constant 24kph as I rode into Lake Tekapo today and it was, as I said, hairy. I don’t want to experience that going up and down mountain roads.
On Sunday, the wind is due to settle to around 12kph, but rain is due to set in for the whole day.
Neither scenario is preferable – So, what do I do?
According to the dangerous roads website it takes about 30-60min to head through so maybe if you took it slow you’d be right? That or trade in the bike for a car? Awesome photos by the way. The travel envy is real.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I laughed pretty hard at the
‘According to the website that lists roads you may regret travelling on’ bit.
My plan is to actually stop up there and finally get my drone in the air, so I’m aiming for the best possible conditions. Day 3 and I haven’t flown yet due to the wind!
Trading in the bike is not an option. It’s Ruby and I til I have to hand her back 😉👍