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• 186km

• 3-5 days

• Easy/Intermediate SKI FIELD

aroundthemountains.co.nz Around the Mountains Cycle Trail – Put it on your ‘Bike It’ list! WALTER PEAK CARDRONA SKI FIELD HOMESTEAD QUEENSTOWN MT NICHOLAS SKI FIELD RIDING THE TRAIL STATION

LAKE WAKATIPU REMARKABLES SKI FIELD Set in the remote wilderness of www.aroundthemountains.co.nz if it southern , the trail has been raining to check river flow and R offers a truly unique experience riding conditions. CECIL PEAK (1978 M) E for those seeking to venture off Parts of the trail are remote and M the beaten track. there is no mobile phone coverage in MT TURNBULL (1910 M) WALTER PEAK (1800 M) A 16km BAYONET PEAKS (1562 M) Graded 2-3 (easy to the wilderness between Mt Nicholas 11km R 1hrs 40mins intermediate) it has achievable and Centre Hill. 1hrs 10mins 45km K VON HILL riding options for novice and The trail between Mavora and Centre A family cyclis ts. The gradient is Hill is on a gravel road so riders may MOUNT NICHOLAS (1459 M) EYRE PEAK (1969 M) B relatively flat with the exception experience loose gravel and dust. MOUNT LOOKUP (1723 M) of the 2.5km Von Hill climb. L However, this can be walked if it What are you waiting for? It’s time to E NORTH MAVORA LAKE KINGSTON tick it off your “bike it list”. 23km proves too challenging. JANE PEAK (2022 M) S 2hrs 20mins N S Taking 3-5 days to conquer, the A I 12.4km 186km journey can be ridden in SUGGESTED DAY RIDES T > 1hrs 15mins SOUTH MAVORA LAKE N either direction but is easier from U WELCOME ROCK TRAILS Walter Peak to Kings ton due to MAVORA O Centre Hill Shelter to M prevailing winds. >> 24km FAIRLIGHT 5.6km Expect the unexpected … Mother E 35mins < MARAROA RIVER R Lumsden to Five Rivers BALD HILL Nature has a knack of whipping Y GARSTON up some challenges to tackle here >> 14km E in the Deep South, adding a whole new element to the adventure. Athol to Kingston EYRE CREEK > There are two fords between Mt >> 30km 29km 12km ATHOL Nicholas Station and Mavora. >> to Queenstown 2hrs 55mins < ORETI RIVER 1hrs 10mins Please check metservice.com or MATAURA RIVER >

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19km Around The Mountains Cycle Trail Accommodation MID DOME (1478 M) 1hrs 55mins Kingston Shuttle Bus Route Toilets On road section Food Coffee 24km Distance between two points CENTRE HILL SHELTER Pub/Beverages Time between two points < WINDLEY RIVER 45mins WEST DOME (1270 M) (at an average riding speed of 10km/hr) Petrol Boat Transport Camping FIVE RIVERS Ford Supermarket CENTRE HILL 14km 1hrs 25mins

Mix it up with the local farming community, their traditions and local delicacies. Enjoy a cold beverage at the end of the TO - 24km day at one of the traditional GATEWAY TO ORETI RIVER > taverns on route. 2hrs 30mins A manicured trail through the back MILFORD SOUND country of New Zealand, with a TO - focus on accessibility and rider support. Custom bridges span the GATEWAY TO From lakeside, high many rivers and high grade trails 20km STEWART ISLAND make for a comfortable ride. country, small towns, retired rail lines, national 2hrs parks and operating farms MOSSBURN the trail circumnavigates the Eyre Mountains. WHITE HILLS WIND FARM

721m LUMSDEN The rivers and lakes of Southland were traditional TO GORE > The boundary between the home pathways and hunting 500m of native flora and fauna and the grounds of the Maori, and cultivated agricultural lands, with the location is known as harvests from land such as dairy, Taka Ra Haka – where the sun dances on the 198m beef, venison, wool and lamb. The 11km 27km 50km 79km 103km 123km 137km 156km 168km 186km rivers are world famous for fly mountain tops at the end fishing opportunities. of the day. WALTER PEAK MT NICHOLAS VON HILL MAVORA CENTRE HILL SHELTER MOSSBURN LUMSDEN FIVE RIVERS ATHOL GARSTON KINGSTON Real Journeys Escape by Cycle Around the Mountains ChargeAbout Queenstown PureTrails NZ Wild Rides Cycle Tours Electric Bikes – Bike Cruise on the iconic TSS New Zealand’s premier cycle Earnslaw Vintage Steamship Sherpa Shuttle service New Zealand’s finest ebikes Explore the wilderness with tour company committed Running supported cycling to Walter Peak High Country to exceptional service around the trail from French manufacturer Southlands most trusted Station and embark on Buses based in Moustache Bikes available tours since 2004, PureTrails bike tour provider. Offering and quality to ensure an NZ offer well-paced and a cycling adventure in unforgettable experience. Queenstown & Mossburn for hire. bike tours, rentals and shut- the serene beauty of the E-bike, mountain bike, researched trips. tle services. Wakatipu basin. child bikes Lakeside at the Hilton Hotel, 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Independent tours & For more information visit Peninsula, Queenstown supported tours 68 Town Center, Te Anau realjourneys.co.nz P 03 428 2912 P 03 442 6376 M 027 476 1005 P 021 178 8287 P 0800 96 0096 P 0800 656 501 P 027 241 0858 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected]

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Tuatara Tours Around The Basin Adventure South NZ Tracknet Great Rides App Mt Nicholas Station – Bike Queenstown The Shearers Quarters Adventure South NZ’s The only mobile app Guided walking and The southern track and A large scale, family run high cycle trail trips are fully designed for the NZ Great biking tours including all Specialists on the local bike transport specialists country station on the shores of supported, including Rides and a national partner accommodation, meals and trails, offering personalised offering daily passenger, , offering a rustic all accommodation, of the NZ Cycle Trail. luggage transportation. biking experiences with a bike or baggage services to bunkroom style accommodation transport, most meals and kiwi flavour. many areas. in our fully contained, station experienced guides. shearers quarters. 9 Duke Street, Queenstown 1213 Mount Nicholas-Beach P 0508 QT CYCLE P 0800 483 262 Bay Road P 0800 377 378 (0508 78 29253) P 03 942 1222 or 03 249 7777 P 027 328 1485 or 021 552 409 E [email protected] LumsdenE [email protected] Motel E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected]

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Mossburn Railway Mossburn Country Park Bracken Hall The Lumsden Hotel Lumsden Motel Lumsden Takeaway Hotel A range of accommodation A café and gift shop popular Your one-stop destination Clean, spacious and A historic Hotel, built in 1922. options from cabins to with travellers for their tasty for great food and affordable comfortable self- Popular with locals with Come in for the friendly tent sites. Pets welcome. home-made food. Free wifi. accommodation. contained units. generous portions of atmosphere a beer, dinner (Closed during winter from classic fish and chips. or both. We offer a variety of May to October) accommodation options.

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Dome Café Route 6 Café Four Square Lumsden The Hide Café and The Brown Trout Café The Lodge Athol and Graceland B&B Garden Bar Holiday Park Friendly hosts, a warm A 1950s-themed Americana A well-stocked Delicious home-made welcome and home cooked café … with a kiwiana touch. supermarket providing Home of the famous Hide food and great locally- Accommodation in peaceful food awaits you at the fresh fruit and groceries. cheese roll. Fully stocked roasted coffee. surrounds with all amenities. Graceland B&B bar, delicious food, giftware.

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Athol Gallery Five Rivers Café The Coffee Bomb Garston Stables and Kingston Flyer Café Kingston Top 10 The Hunny Shop and Bar Holiday Park A diverse selection of The perfect stop for lunch, Serving the finest Southland delicious coffee, homemade Comfortable and spacious quality artwork from roasted coffee and an array Gallery treasures and honey In the historic Kingston Railway muffin or scone. self-contained motel units, established and new artists. of fresh food. – two hidden gems. Station you will discover delicious food and drink. ensuite log cabins, glamping tents, communal log kitchen and RV/tent sites. Free wifi. 1121 Garston-Athol Highway, 1963 Mossburn-Five Rivers 5 Garston-Athol Highway, 5 Garston-Athol Highway, Athol Rd, Five Rivers Garston Garston 221 Kent Street, Kingston 16 Kent Street, Kingston P 027 446 6100 P 03 248 7755 P 03 248 8507 P 027 603 0013 P 03 248 8501 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected]

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