A slightly quieter trail situated away from the hubbub of Queenstown that wends its way past lakes, rivers and towering trees whose seasonal shading and colours make this ride a crowd favourite in Autumn.

Cycling the banks of both the Shotover River and the Kawarau River. This trail offers greater remoteness and more of a wilderness feel than many of the other component trails of ‘The Great Ride’ network. If you’re looking for solitude and natural splendour, then this ride is for you, although we recommend packing water and refreshments since its remoteness means that you’ll struggle to purchase options on the trail.

This 73km long ‘Great Ride’ (one of a few acknowledged as New Zealand’s most iconic trails) only requires a moderate level of fitness. It’s a very well managed trail making it easy to follow and taking you through everchanging and attractive scenery that ranges from historical remnants and places of New Zealand’s gold rush, back country towns, swimming holes and picnic spots and classic tussock, mountain and riverside scenery.