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GREAT RIDES OF NEW ZEALAND

Showcasing some of New Zealand’s most amazing landscapes, our 23 Great Rides are an exciting and environmentally sustainable way to reach must-see sights and activities.

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clutha gold

Clutha Gold Trail

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Easiest: 50%

Easy: 50%

Intermediate: 0%

Advanced: 0%

Expert: 0%

Location Black Otago
Clock Black 73km / 2 Days
Star Black Clutha River / gold mining heritage / country towns
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Stretching between the pretty rural towns of Roxburgh and Lawrence, the Clutha Gold Trail winds through the changing landscapes and colourful history of the mighty Clutha Mata-au River.

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Lake Dunstan Trail

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Easy: 75%

Intermediate: 25%

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Location Black Otago
Clock Black 41km / 5–8 hours
Star Black Central Otago landscapes / heritage towns / dining & wine-tasting
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Winding along the edge of Lake Dunstan and the Kawarau and Clutha Mata-au rivers, this day-ride serves up spectacular Central Otago scenery, food and wine, and fascinating history.

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otago central rail

Otago Central Rail Trail

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Easiest: 100%

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Location Black Otago
Clock Black 152km / 1–5 days
Star Black epic landscapes / pioneer history / easy riding
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New Zealand’s original Great Ride follows an old railway line through beautiful, big-sky country with the bonus of legendary hospitality.

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queenstown trail

Queenstown Trail

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Easy: 60%

Intermediate: 30%

Advanced: 10%

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Location Black Otago
Clock Black 138km / 1–4 days
Star Black alpine grandeur / wineries & cafes / pioneer history
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TRAIL ALERT: SECTION CLOSED. Click > for more details. Offering everything from easy lakeside jaunts to all-day adventures around the Wakatipu Basin, the Queenstown Trail serves up sublime scenery whi…

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roxburgh gorge

Roxburgh Gorge Trail

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Easy: 90%

Intermediate: 10%

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Location Black Otago
Clock Black 21km / 1 day
Star Black spectacular geology / gold rush heritage / jet boat tour
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Following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River through a hidden gorge, this trail reveals pioneer stories and an otherworldly landscape of incredible natural beauty.

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