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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 Great Ride

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Easiest: 50%

Easy: 50%

Intermediate: 0%

Advanced: 0%

Expert: 0%

Otago
135km / 2-4 days
Clutha River / gold mining heritage / country towns
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Stretching between the pretty rural towns of Roxburgh and Lawrence through to the protected wetland haven of Lake Waihola, the Clutha Gold Trail Great Ride winds through the changing landscapes and co…

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Lake Dunstan Trail Great Ride

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Easy: 75%

Intermediate: 25%

Advanced: 0%

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Otago
41km / 5–8 hours
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 Great Ride

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Easiest: 100%

Easy: 0%

Intermediate: 0%

Advanced: 0%

Expert: 0%

Otago
152km / 1–5 days
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 Great Ride

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Easy: 60%

Intermediate: 30%

Advanced: 10%

Expert: 0%

Otago
138km / 1–4 days
alpine grandeur / wineries & cafes / pioneer history
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Offering everything from easy lakeside jaunts to all-day adventures around the Wakatipu Basin, the Queenstown Trail Great Ride serves up sublime scenery while linking many of the region's famous attra…

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roxburgh gorge

Roxburgh Gorge Trail Great Ride

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Easy: 90%

Intermediate: 10%

Advanced: 0%

Expert: 0%

Otago
21km / 1 day
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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