Starting on the carpark of Loburn Domain, the first 7k is tarsealed country road with typically wide road verges. The turns are typically gentle and there are several straight sections. Gentle undulating climb. The last 1k is on light shingle with smooth surface with the lap change on tarseal surface.

Distance: 8.0k

Difficulty: Easy/moderate. Climb of about 70m elevation over the lap with no significant hills. Some mild climbs and descents. See elevation profile below.

Lap 1 - The Waimak

Lap 1 - The Waimak

Lap 1 Directions

Start at Loburn Domain.

Run out entrance and turn right onto Loburn Whitelock Rd keeping on the right-hand side of road.

Run up Loburn Whiterock Rd past Chapel Rd (4k or halfway point) continuing past North Loburn Hall (5k point) and onto North Loburn school (7k point) before turning right onto Bradys Rd (shingle).

Run straight down to lap finish near the end of Bradys Rd (8k point) on the right close to Loburn Terrace Rd.