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  • Overseeing Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

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    near Cromwell, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    jalfer
    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...

  • Middlemarch explorer

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    near Middlemarch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • Pencarrow Lighthouses - East Harbour Regional Park

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    near Muritai, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    LM Aventures
    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!...

  • Hyde to Daisybank return

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    near Hyde, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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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  • Pigeon Bay to Little Pigeon Bay Return (Banks Peninsula)

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    near Pigeon Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • The Rock and Pillar Loop: a Great Ride

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    near Ngapuna, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • Hartfield-Hyde-Rail Trail back to Middlemarch

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    near Middlemarch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • Rock and Pillar Ascent and return

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    near Ngapuna, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • Naseby

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    near Naseby, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • Lower Shotover to Gibbston Valley Winery Loop

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    near Lower Shotover, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    22.76mi
    Elevation +
    1929f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLower Shotover to Gibbston Valley Winery Loop Photo ofLower Shotover to Gibbston Valley Winery Loop Photo ofLower Shotover to Gibbston Valley Winery Loop

    We cycled the Twin Rivers Trail beginning in Lower Shotover. We turned right at the Arrow River Bridges trail, crossed the Edgar suspension bridge, crossed the historic Kawarau Bridge. We stopped to watch a couple of Bun...

  • Bald Hill

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    near Gummies Bush (New Zealand)
    Author
    mackt
    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.

  • Carrick to Clyde

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    20.40mi
    Elevation +
    4662f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCarrick to Clyde Photo ofCarrick to Clyde Photo ofCarrick to Clyde

    We started at the Carrick winery and headed to the Lake Dunstan Trail. We were warned of brutal winds on this route so we set off early. Winds got crazy strong by early afternoon but they were, luckily, coming from behin...

  • Clyde to roxburgh dam

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    near Clyde, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    28.80mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofClyde to roxburgh dam Photo ofClyde to roxburgh dam Photo ofClyde to roxburgh dam

    We took the 12 km River Track from Clyde to Alexandra to start the Roxburgh Gorge trail. This track runs along the west side of the Clutha and is an alternate to cycling through Clyde streets. It is a mostly narrow undul...

  • Kyeburn Diggings to Dansey's Pass return

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    near Kyeburn Diggings, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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...

  • Dun Mountain Trail

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    near Nelson East, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Author
    richardatbelair
    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.

  • Pisa to Carrick loop

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    near Lowburn Ferry, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    27.09mi
    Elevation +
    584f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofPisa to Carrick loop Photo ofPisa to Carrick loop Photo ofPisa to Carrick loop

    Taking the beautiful bike trail beside Lake Dunstan beginning in Pisa Moorings all the way to Carrick winery passing through Cromwell Heritage District along the way. Carrick is a great place to stop for a pizza from the...

  • Clyde to Lauder

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    near Clyde, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    27.37mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofClyde to Lauder Photo ofClyde to Lauder Photo ofClyde to Lauder

    This is a fairly simple section of the Central Otago Rail Trail. Lovely scenery. A wide and excellent trail surface. The climb is a very steady one that is more difficult than it seems. Most of the cyclists are on ebikes...

  • Waiuta - Big River Track

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    near Ikamatua, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Willi Felix
    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...

  • Lauder to Ranfurly

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    near Lauder, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    31.06mi
    Elevation +
    1503f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLauder to Ranfurly Photo ofLauder to Ranfurly Photo ofLauder to Ranfurly

    Lauder to Rainfurly on the Central Otago Rail Trail. Very scenic and more remote section of the trail with the highlight being the Poolburn Gorge. There are 2 tunnels about 200m long where a flashlight is almost a must. ...

  • Motueka River Westbank Road - Mt Campbell summit

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    near Pangatotara (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    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...

  • Reefton - Big River - Waiuta

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    near Reefton, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    peejaynz
    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...

  • Picton Queen Charlotte Lookout

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    near Picton, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Author
    mamajen21
    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

  • Leatham valley

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    near Birch Hill, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Author
    Francois Rawlinson 1
    Distance
    31.17mi
    Elevation +
    1804f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofLeatham valley Photo ofLeatham valley Photo ofLeatham valley

    4wd road into the Leatham Conservation area. Passed Caves, Barbers & Bottom Gordon’s hut in the process. It is an in and out trip

  • Arrowtown to Queenstown via Kawarau Downs

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    near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    thierrynz
    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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