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Photo of Overseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan Photo of Middlemarch explorer Photo of Pencarrow Lighthouses - East Harbour Regional Park
  • Overseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

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    Mountain Bike
    near Cromwell, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    12.81mi
    Elevation +
    2710f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofOverseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan Photo ofOverseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan Photo ofOverseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

    The route goes from Cromwell to Northburn to start climbing the mountains east of Lake Dunstan, running completely on loose gravel and rocky trails except for the road bit. The last part of the descend before returning t...

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  • Middlemarch explorer

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    Mountain Bike
    near Middlemarch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    20.70mi
    Elevation +
    446f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMiddlemarch explorer Photo ofMiddlemarch explorer Photo ofMiddlemarch explorer

    This takes some of Middlemarch's back roads (Murrays Road, Gladbrook) to showcase some of the local points of interest: the dry tussock landscape, a salt lake, a bridge over the Taieri. On a calm day this is very easy. T...

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  • near Muritai, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Distance
    13.85mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPencarrow Lighthouses - East Harbour Regional Park Photo ofPencarrow Lighthouses - East Harbour Regional Park Photo ofPencarrow Lighthouses - East Harbour Regional Park

    CATALÀ: Nosaltres vam aparcar a Eastbourne, però es pot anar fins on comença el parc i aparcar allà, on també es poden llogar bicicletes. Volta molt agradable amb algunes pujades bastant pronunciades, però valen la pena!...

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  • Hyde to Daisybank return

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    Mountain Bike
    near Hyde, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    14.07mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHyde to Daisybank return Photo ofHyde to Daisybank return Photo ofHyde to Daisybank return

    One of the best sections of the Central Otago Railtrack done as a return trip. It's easy, good for kids and families; the only challenge is the 100s of rabbits you'll see on the trail as they will cross your path... One ...

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  • near Pigeon Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    15.36mi
    Elevation +
    2776f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPigeon Bay to Little Pigeon Bay Return (Banks Peninsula) Photo ofPigeon Bay to Little Pigeon Bay Return (Banks Peninsula) Photo ofPigeon Bay to Little Pigeon Bay Return (Banks Peninsula)

    A scenic ride along Pigeon Bay and some of Banks Peninsula tops. This is all shingle (dirt) road with little traffic. There is no technical difficulty except for the layers of gravel in corners and in the middle of the r...

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  • The Rock and Pillar Loop: a Great Ride

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    Mountain Bike
    near Ngapuna, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    38.81mi
    Elevation +
    5243f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofThe Rock and Pillar Loop: a Great Ride Photo ofThe Rock and Pillar Loop: a Great Ride Photo ofThe Rock and Pillar Loop: a Great Ride

    This a great ride and is worth the trip to Middlemarch and the time to do it; it's a day ride. Be well prepared and do not go on your own as there is no cell phone coverage for most of it. We shortened this by being drop...

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  • near Middlemarch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    37.35mi
    Elevation +
    961f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHartfield-Hyde-Rail Trail back to Middlemarch Photo ofHartfield-Hyde-Rail Trail back to Middlemarch Photo ofHartfield-Hyde-Rail Trail back to Middlemarch

    An alternative to simply riding the Central Otago Rail Trail which allows to complete a loop from and back to Middlemarch. It can be done in either sense of course: Middlemarch to Hyde via Hartfield road is 33 kms and vi...

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  • Rock and Pillar Ascent and return

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    Mountain Bike
    near Ngapuna, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    12.34mi
    Elevation +
    3474f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRock and Pillar Ascent and return Photo ofRock and Pillar Ascent and return Photo ofRock and Pillar Ascent and return

    The best way to climb to the top of the Rock and Pillar from the Strath Taieri valley close to Middlemarch but it's quite a grunt! The challenge is the length of the climb. It takes me close to 2 hours to climb. The trac...

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  • Naseby

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    Mountain Bike
    near Naseby, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    12.08mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofNaseby Photo ofNaseby Photo ofNaseby

    Trails built in forestry land in an old gold mining area. The network of tracks is extensive and it takes several times to find your way around confidently. However, there are obvious (and easy) main tracks (along the wa...

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  • Bald Hill

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    Mountain Bike
    near Gummies Bush (New Zealand)
    Distance
    56.96mi
    Elevation +
    5512f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBald Hill Photo ofBald Hill Photo ofBald Hill

    Mountain bike ride to the top of Bald Hill in Southland - elevation 804m! Drove from home to the truck waypoint, then biked from there.

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  • Kyeburn Diggings to Dansey's Pass return

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kyeburn Diggings, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    12.23mi
    Elevation +
    1253f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKyeburn Diggings to Dansey's Pass return Photo ofKyeburn Diggings to Dansey's Pass return Photo ofKyeburn Diggings to Dansey's Pass return

    Easy uphill ride on unsealed road from idyllic Dansey's Pass Inn to the top of the pass (about 1000 metres; a 425-meter vertical climb). Look out for stock on the road, and for infrequent oncoming vehicles. The Inn is wo...

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  • Dun Mountain Trail

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    Mountain Bike
    near Nelson East, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Distance
    22.67mi
    Elevation +
    2785f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofDun Mountain Trail Photo ofDun Mountain Trail Photo ofDun Mountain Trail

    Famous trail in New Zealand. I did it clockwise which was a big mistake. Either way, it’s a hard slog up to the top but then some great downhill, which ever way you go.

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  • Waiuta - Big River Track

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    Mountain Bike
    near Ikamatua, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Distance
    33.99mi
    Elevation +
    3940f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWaiuta - Big River Track Photo ofWaiuta - Big River Track Photo ofWaiuta - Big River Track

    Ikamatua - Waiuta - Big River Track - Reefton New-Zealand >> From Ikamatua: 18 km on Road and Gravel-Road to the Beginning of the Trail. Than 10 to 12 km perfect Single-Trails, Than about 12 km very hard and rocky 4WD...

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  • near Pangatotara (New Zealand)
    Distance
    8.53mi
    Elevation +
    4377f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMotueka River Westbank Road - Mt Campbell summit Photo ofMotueka River Westbank Road - Mt Campbell summit Photo ofMotueka River Westbank Road - Mt Campbell summit

    This ride starts at the Rocky River Road intersection with the Motueka Valley West Bank Road. Ride the first 8.16km on forestry roads (Rocky River Road)to a locked gate at the start of the Mt Campbell Road. Note it is Pr...

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  • Reefton - Big River - Waiuta

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    Mountain Bike
    near Reefton, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Distance
    47.15mi
    Elevation +
    6175f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofReefton - Big River - Waiuta Photo ofReefton - Big River - Waiuta Photo ofReefton - Big River - Waiuta

    An mtb circuit from Reefton town up a rough 4wd trail to the old Big River gold mining town, then down single track to another gold ghost town called Waiuta, then return on the highway to Reefton. Un circuito de BTT des...

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  • Picton Queen Charlotte Lookout

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    Mountain Bike
    near Picton, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofPicton Queen Charlotte Lookout Photo ofPicton Queen Charlotte Lookout Photo ofPicton Queen Charlotte Lookout

    Took a route to bobs bay and then joined this walk along Snouts track - beautiful views - this was a good way to go

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  • Arrowtown to Queenstown via Kawarau Downs

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    Mountain Bike
    near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    19.25mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    22

    A 30km course through Queenstown's new MTB trails a network of many other trails (http://www.queenstowntrail.co.nz). This is technically easy but watch out for loose gravels on the descent from Millbrook.

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  • 4-hour day trip around Christchurch

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    Mountain Bike
    near Christchurch, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    27.06mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo of4-hour day trip around Christchurch Photo of4-hour day trip around Christchurch

    Just a random 4-hour cycle from Christchurch central to New Brighton mostly following the Avon river. Visited the amazing library at New Brighton Pier. Really cool place.

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  • Castle Hill - Edge / Luge loop

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    Mountain Bike
    near Castle Hill, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    1450f
    TrailRank
    19

    From Broken River access road, rid Sidle 73, then climb the Craigieburn Skifeild road to the bottom of the ski tow. From here a stunning single track traverses back down to Lyndon saddle... be sure to take a little time ...

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  • Wainui, Gibbs Hill, Totranui loop

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    Mountain Bike
    near Tarakohe, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    14.48mi
    Elevation +
    4790f
    TrailRank
    19

    Start on the DoC walking track from Wainui Bay to Whariwharagi Bay, at the top of the saddle where the track drops down to Whariwharagi, take a left and head up hill to the summit of Gibbs Hill. (Note - no bikes are perm...

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  • Involution

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    Mountain Bike
    near Stoke, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Distance
    6.13mi
    Elevation +
    2303f
    TrailRank
    19

    Grade 3 - Intermediate mountain bike trail http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/bike-nelson-cycling-maps/

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  • Whalers Bay

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    Mountain Bike
    near Otatara (New Zealand)
    Distance
    24.33mi
    Elevation +
    1365f
    TrailRank
    16

    Todays ride from Sandypoint MTB track carpark (felt lazy)... Went around the Forest then to end of the road, came back via some single track/road and then did the JoeJoe and Phlop MTB tracks

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  • Pioneer Heritage Trail MTB Tour

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    Mountain Bike
    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    124.18mi
    Elevation +
    8127f
    TrailRank
    15

    MTB Tour from Saint Arnaud, NZ taking in Porika Saddle, Matakitaki River and Murchison. Distance Estimates On paved road: 126km Off-road (The kind only a MTB would manage but was sometimes unridable. From Matak...

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  • Waihopai circuit

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    Mountain Bike
    near Otatara (New Zealand)
    Distance
    14.68mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    9

    Training ride today, road and walkways. Reset Garmin etrex H to WGS84, to see what track overlay is like

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