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Mount Cargill from Waitati

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Elevation profile Mount Cargill from Waitati

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Difficulty points 237
Length 8.5 km
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest 100 metres 10.8%
Total ascent 381 m

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3 hairpin turns
#41 toughest climb of New Zealand
#87 most elevation gain of Oceania
#54 longest climb of Oceania
#56 average steepest climb of New Zealand
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Mount Cargill from Waitati is a climb in the region South Island. It is 8.5 km long and bridges 381 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 237. The top of the ascent is located at 389 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Mount Cargill Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:12:50
11 km/h 00:46:21
15 km/h 00:33:59
19 km/h 00:26:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Cargill can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Cargill from Waitati is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via North Road & Mount Cargill Road from Normanby.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Cargill from Waitati. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Mount Cargill from Waitati is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Mount Cargill from Waitati is not a problem.

Mount Cargill from Waitati is 8.5 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Cargill from Waitati is 4.5%.

Mount Cargill from Waitati has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Mount Cargill from Waitati is at 389 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:12:50 to climb Mount Cargill from Waitati. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:21, and at 15 km/h 00:33:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:50 is an achievable time.

Mount Cargill from Waitati is located in the region South Island in New Zealand.

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