OTAGO TRAILS

The Central Otago community celebrated the opening of the Lake Dunstan Trail on 8 May, adding another 55km to the already impressive three Great Rides of the region.

LAKE DUNSTAN TRAIL — 55KM, GRADE 1–2 (1–2 DAYS)

Traversing between Cromwell and Clyde, the trail winds along Lake Dunstan, Kawarau River and Clutha River Mata-Au, taking you through Māori and pioneer heritage sights, beautiful vineyards, and over breathtaking bridges.

OTAGO CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL — 152KM, GRADE 1 (1–5 DAYS)

New Zealand’s Original Great Ride offers some of the country’s best cycling. Open all year round: ride without traffic, under Central Otago’s big skies surrounded by amazing landscapes and steeped in ‘Southern Hospitality’.

CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL — 73KM, GRADE 1–2 (1–3 DAYS)

Winding along the Clutha MataAu River between Roxburgh and Lawrence, this easy trail is perfect for exploring the stunning rural and riverside scenes of the Teviot Valley.

ROXBURGH GORGE TRAIL — 21 KM RIDE + 13KM BOAT RIDE, GRADE 2–3 (1 DAY)

The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is one of Aotearoa’s prettiest day rides. Stretching between Alexandra and Lake Roxburgh Hydro Dam, the trail includes old gold workings set amidst willows, native shrubs and fragrant thyme.