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596 mi 960 km of trail — 29 Featured Rides

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Featured Rides in New Zealand - 29

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"Lord of the Rings" forest near spot height 1202m

#1

13.2 mi 21.3 km
Maitland Ridge Track
 6
Wakefield, NZ
Snow often falls right down to town in the winter. Be prepared!

#2

11.7 mi 18.8 km
Turoa Downhill to TCB
 3
Ohakune, NZ
Climbing the track from Lewis Hut to Mackay Hut through verdant West Coast bush

#3

47.6 mi 76.7 km
Heaphy Track
 1
Takaka, NZ
Descending to the last creek where water is available

#4

12.9 mi 20.8 km
Wakamarina Track
 2
Blenheim, NZ
The Hapuawhenua Viaduct on the Ohakune Old Coach Road.

#5

8.0 mi 12.8 km
Ohakune Old Coach Road
 7
Ohakune, NZ
An easy section of the Lockett Ridge gives an opportunity to soak up the views

#6

24.4 mi 39.3 km
Kill Devil Track
 1
Takaka, NZ
Fantastic views over Dunedin and the harbor from the top of Nichols Creek.

#7

6.4 mi 10.4 km
Nichols Creek Switchback…
 1
Dunedin, NZ
The Raetihi-Pipiriki Road cuts through rugged landscapes in The Ruapehu Region.

#8

31.1 mi 50.0 km
Raetihi Gutbuster
 1
Ohakune, NZ

Trails in New Zealand - 194

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50.0 mi 80.4 km
#1 Old Ghost Road
Westport, NZ
50.0 mi 80.4 km Westport, NZ
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
33 days ago
8 
10.2 mi 16.4 km
#2 Fowler Pass - Lake Guyon
Kaikoura, NZ
10.2 mi 16.4 km Kaikoura, NZ
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
40 days ago
2 
0.4 mi 0.6 km
#3 Shifter
Ohakune, NZ
0.4 mi 0.6 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
2 
0.5 mi 0.8 km
#4 Cog Wild
Ohakune, NZ
0.5 mi 0.8 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
2 
1.1 mi 1.8 km
#5 Gunna Gotta
Rotorua, NZ
1.1 mi 1.8 km Rotorua, NZ
Unknown
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#6 Te Ara Koa Trail
Nelson, NZ
3.1 mi 5.0 km Nelson, NZ
Unknown
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1 
3.3 mi 5.3 km
#7 Big Bush Track
St Arnaud, NZ
3.3 mi 5.3 km St Arnaud, NZ
Unknown
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1 
0.4 mi 0.7 km
#8 Crank
Ohakune, NZ
0.4 mi 0.7 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
1 
0.8 mi 1.4 km
#9 Ye Old Mill Road
Ohakune, NZ
0.8 mi 1.4 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
1 
1.2 mi 1.9 km
#10 The Hub
Ohakune, NZ
1.2 mi 1.9 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
1 
0.6 mi 0.9 km
#11 Jubilee Park Loop Trail
Ohakune, NZ
0.6 mi 0.9 km Ohakune, NZ
Unknown
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1 
0.2 mi 0.4 km
#12 Loppers
Ohakune, NZ
0.2 mi 0.4 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
1 
2.2 mi 3.5 km
#13 Middle Track
Ohakune, NZ
2.2 mi 3.5 km Ohakune, NZ
Unknown
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1 
0.7 mi 1.1 km
#14 Rake Head
Ohakune, NZ
0.7 mi 1.1 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
1 
2.8 mi 4.5 km
#15 Moke Lake Loop Track
Queenstown, NZ
2.8 mi 4.5 km Queenstown, NZ
Unknown
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1 
39.8 mi 64.1 km
#16 Mountains To Sea Cycle Trail - Segment 6: Whanganui River Road
Ohakune, NZ
39.8 mi 64.1 km Ohakune, NZ
Unknown
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1 
0.5 mi 0.8 km
#17 Mainline
Ohakune, NZ
0.5 mi 0.8 km Ohakune, NZ
Unknown
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1 
0.2 mi 0.4 km
#18 Bread Bowl
Ohakune, NZ
0.2 mi 0.4 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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97 days ago
1 
0.4 mi 0.6 km
#19 Derailleur
Ohakune, NZ
0.4 mi 0.6 km Ohakune, NZ
All Clear
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Dry
98 days ago
1 
3.6 mi 5.8 km
#20 Moonlight Track
Queenstown, NZ
3.6 mi 5.8 km Queenstown, NZ
Unknown
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Photos of New Zealand - 394

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Stunning views over the wonderland that is Rotorua.

#1

Stunning views over the wonderland that is Roto…
 38
Rotorua, NZ
Not for the faint of heart!

#2

Not for the faint of heart!
 32
Ohakune, NZ
Climbing the track from Lewis Hut to Mackay Hut through verdant West Coast bush

#3

Climbing the track from Lewis Hut to Mackay Hut…
 1
Takaka, NZ
Approaching Lake Guyon from the east.

#4

Approaching Lake Guyon from the east.
 3
Kaikoura, NZ
Old Ghost Road - Looking NE near Mt Montgomery.

#5

Old Ghost Road - Looking NE near Mt Montgomery.
 7
Westport, NZ
On Episode 18 of Hyundai Country Calendar, the team take a ride through The Ohakune Old Coach Road.

#6

On Episode 18 of Hyundai Country Calendar, the…
 4
Ohakune, NZ
Crossing the Gunner River in style

#7

Crossing the Gunner River in style
 4
Takaka, NZ
The Hapuawhenua Viaduct on the Ohakune Old Coach Road.

#8

The Hapuawhenua Viaduct on the Ohakune Old Coac…
 5
Ohakune, NZ

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