“Round the Rocks”
Off Road Cycle, Hike, or Run Adventure
Sun 1st Feb 2026

An off road cycle, or hike, or run, over the spectacular landscape of Rocklands Stn and The Burgan run

A new location, with new trails and more options!

A charity fundraiser by Taieri Rotary Club

Several options each for Runners, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers

Runners

Short - 12km Run, with 270m total climb
Long - 24km Run, with 500m total climb
Tough - 17km out and back climb up the Rock and Pillars, with 700m altitude gain
Dry Loop - 9.7km or 19km that avoids fording the Sutton Stream
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Mountain Bikers

Softies - 10km or 20km off road riding with some challenging sections, but suitable for anyone who has ridden the Dunstan trail through the Cromwell Gorge.
“Cruisies” - 24km Off Road Cycle, with 500m climbing. A real adventure ride for those who enjoy a bit more than a standard tourist or commuter trail.
(But not as challenging as our previous “Round the Mountain” events).
“Tuffies” - 42km Off Road Cycle, with 1100m climbing. Climb the face of the Rock & Pillar Range, and return via the Old Dunstan Road and Rocklands Stn.
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Hikers

Contour - 12km hike around the base of the Rock & Pillar Range, including fording the Sutton Stream.
Only 270 metres of altitude gain in total.
Dry Loop - 10km loop that keeps your feet dry
Climb - Hike up the face of the Rock & Pillars for spectacular views of the Strath Taieri, and return.
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All events start and finish at the same location
- The Burgan Woolshed, Sutton

Some example photos of the country you will be traversing

Looking down towards Sutton Stream from Rocklands Stn

An example of the rock outcrops you will pass

Expect to get wet feet fording the Sutton Stream

““Tuffies” cycle and “Climb” hikers will be climbing a track up the Rock & Pillars, with the resulting views

There is a reason the event is named “Round the Rocks”!

Traversing the base of the Rock & Pillars

View of the Loganburn reservoir from the top of Rock & Pillar’s

Looking south from the Rock & Pillars

BBQ Lunch to finish

Be sure to bring some cash, (and some cold ones in a chilly bin) so you can take the time to grab a delicious meat patty BBQ bun and other great snacks selection when you finish, put on by Taieri Rotary Club

You are sure to be hungry, and what better way finish the event than to share stories over a bun and a cold drink

(There will also be a coffee cart for your caffeine fix before and after the event)

Getting There

The Burgan Run, where this event is located, is 30 minutes (42km) from Outram, on the road to Middlemarch.
To find it in Google Maps, just click here.
Or if you use the What3Words app - ///grades.sauna.crusted

The event is scheduled to start at 9.30am. You should plan to be at the road turnoff before 8.45am to allow time to drive the farm road to the woolshed and be ready for event briefing at 9.20am

Conditions of Participation

In entering this event you acknowledge that there are risks in participating, and

You agree that the Rotary Club of Taieri and its members, event marshals, and the property owners, are indemnified against any loss that may occur by participating in this event, irrespective of the cause

You agree to obey all instructions given by event marshals and organisers
If you purchase tickets on behalf of others, you will ensure they are also aware of these conditions
You will receive a full ticket refund if the weather or other events mean the event can not proceed as planned