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The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Otago (New Zealand)

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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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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. ...

  • 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.

  • Dunedin Harbour Loop

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    near Broad Bay, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    18.16mi
    Elevation +
    1480f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofDunedin Harbour Loop

    We took a water taxi from Port Chalmers to Portobello and began our ride towards Dunedin (forgot to turn on tracking for the first 5km) on the gorgeous trail. The entire trail is paved, separated from the road and well m...

  • Wanaka - Glendhu

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    near Wanaka, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Germano Borba
    Distance
    15.16mi
    Elevation +
    653f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWanaka - Glendhu Photo ofWanaka - Glendhu Photo ofWanaka - Glendhu

    Atividade bem moderada trajeto bem difícil com pedras soltas , visual belíssimo. Na volta o celular acabou a bateria e ficou uma parte sem contar a kilometragem ,no total são 28km de trilha.

  • Clyde - Cromwell

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    near Clyde, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Guglielmo Mario
    Distance
    25.60mi
    Elevation +
    1207f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofClyde - Cromwell Photo ofClyde - Cromwell Photo ofClyde - Cromwell

    Fantastico percorso di 41 km che costeggia il lago. Percorso reso difficoltoso dal vento contrario. Tuttavia paesaggi eccezionali e grande soddisfazione alla fine

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