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SaveLake Wanaka’s situation in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand gives it an unfair advantage. Soaring mountains yet trails that are well drained and rarely wet. A thriving mountain town, but with wilderness on it’s doorstep. Mountain Biking families, enthusiasts or even professionals – we have them all and we’ve got trails to keep you happy
source: Bike Wanaka
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- Mountain Bike
224 trails
- E-Bike
76 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
161 trails
- Trail Running
163 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
3 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 5
- 32
- 76
- 13
- 37
- 15
Region Status
Caution as of 2 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 221
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 224
- Trails E-Bike
- 76
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 161
- Trails Trail Running
- 163
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 3
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 417 miles
- Total Descent
- 77,962 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,633 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,421 ft
- Reports
- 1,288
- Photos
- 873
- Ridden Counter
- 93,524
Articles
Video: The Resurrection of The Midpoint Jump Jam
Dec 2, 2022 from pinkbike.com
A re-launch of the Midpoint pro jump lines at Bike Glendhu in New Zealand turns out both local legends and few international pros.
Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand
Jan 19, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Everything you need to know about riding in Wānaka, New Zealand.
Video: Class is in Session for Blenki's Schralp School
Mar 11, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Sam Blenkinsop christens Glendhu Bike Park, just outside Wanaka, New Zealand, on the Norco Sight.
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Bike Glendhu Bike Park
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 2
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Cardrona Bike Park NZ
- 2
- 9
- 1
- 6
- 7
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Dublin Bay - Albert Town Recreation Reserve
- 1
- 2
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Glendhu Bay
- 1
- 4
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Hikuwai Conservation Area
- 1
- 1
- 6
- 6
- 3
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Matukituki Valley
- 1
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Pisa Range
- 7
- 2
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Sticky Forest
- 1
- 7
- 24
- 18
- 5
Popular Wānaka Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,699 ft • 129 ft • 1,604 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only with a 129 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,333 ft • 0 ft • 1,379 •
Some nice beginner gaps and berms. Gaps get bigger towards end.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,005 ft • 0 ft • 1,271 •
Not the easiest line to find, splits between and , A few good jumps and berms. Watchout for the crossing of .
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 741 ft • 59 ft • 1,197 •
This trail is steep and is a good test of traction and climbing ability.
• 100 ★ 2.4 • 643 ft • 0 ft • 1,186 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 2,070 ft • 159 ft • 1,182 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 159 ft blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 1,273 ft • 0 ft • 1,132 •
A number of small to small/medium sized jumps and drops
Wānaka Mountain Bike Routes
33 miles • 1,671 ft • 1 • Loop •
It's a great one when it's too windy to road ride but serves as a great 'pedally' ride off road - Merryn
2 miles • 732 ft • 3 •
This is just a planning course for National XC Champs course. Please do not ride at this stage as this is...
★ 2.0 • 20 miles • 1,153 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
An easy scenic ride out to Albert Town via the Clutha River and back.
7 miles • 484 ft • 3 • Loop •
This route has a mix of single track, rough 4wd track (can have deep puddles after rain) and some tarseal...
★ 1.0 • 20 miles • 3,310 ft • 17 • Loop •
2022 Whyte Glendu Enduro 5 Stage
Photos of Wānaka Mountain Bike
Videos of Wānaka Mountain Bike
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Nov 16, 2025
trail: Volume 2
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Nov 16, 2022
trail: Volume 2
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Nov 16, 2022
trail: Cajun Spice
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Jul 6, 2022
trail: DARK MATTER
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Jul 6, 2022
trail: Baywatch-Upper
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Jun 1, 2022
trail: Baywatch Link
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25 |
Jun 1, 2022
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Criffel Track | Jun 18, 2026 @ 11:45am (Pacific/Auckland) 2 days | Unknown | JoceScott | Unable to cross the river- too cold,... | |
| Backside 4WD Track | Jun 8, 2026 @ 3:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | Closed for winter | |
| Jaiversion | Jun 8, 2026 @ 3:01pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | Closed for winter |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Bank Track | Jun 18, 2026 @ 12:13pm (Pacific/Auckland) 2 days | Variable | JoceScott | ||
| Dublin Bay Track | Jun 18, 2026 @ 12:13pm (Pacific/Auckland) 2 days | Variable | JoceScott | ||
| Isthmus Peak Track | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:45am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 15, 2026 | Dry | JoceScott | ||
| MAIN ACCESS TO TRAILS | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:57pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | ||
| FERN BERMS | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:57pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | ||
| Don't Look Down | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:57pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | ||
| Flowgan Josh | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:56pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | ||
| Cajun Spice | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:56pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | ||
| Out Of Shape | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:56pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark | ||
| Curly's Sweep | Jun 8, 2026 @ 2:56pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 7, 2026 | Unknown | bikeglendhubikepark |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JoceScott | add | report | activity #97307121 and 1 more | Jun 19, 2026 @ 4:17am 24 hours |
| JoceScott | add | report | activity #97291579 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 7:29pm 1 day |
| JoceScott | add | report | activity #97217428 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 4:45pm 2 days |
| JoceScott | add | report | activity #97138448 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:36pm Jun 16, 2026 |
| MisoDSn5VR | wishlist | route | activity #96857462 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 2:58am Jun 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Climb is gradual and consistent, just a grind. | Feb 19, 2026 @ 11:39pm Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Out of this world views facing Mt Aspiring.... | Feb 19, 2026 @ 11:38pm Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fine way to return to Wanaka after some... | Feb 19, 2026 @ 11:36pm Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | The gap over Kooza is the best feature. Good fun. | Feb 19, 2026 @ 11:32pm Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rutty and blown out most of the way, some... | Feb 19, 2026 @ 11:29pm Feb 19, 2026 |
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Big Ride 30k73 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k19 awarded -
Top 10 Trails0 awarded -
Top 10 Trails64 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona Bike Park NZ | bike park | Wānaka | |
| Lismore Jump Park | skill park | Wānaka | |
| Newcastle Bike Park | skill park | Wānaka | |
| Hawea Bike Park | skill park | Wānaka | |
| Bike Glendhu Skills Area | skill park | Wānaka |
Upcoming Local Events
Local Trail Supporters
- upper clutha tramping club
Local Trail Supporters
- upper clutha tramping club
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 224 | 332 miles | 58,642 ft | 134 miles | 5,417 ft | #105 | #7 | 830 | 1,287 | 14 | 41,326 | |
| E-Bike | 76 | 168 miles | 30,348 ft | 68 miles | 5,377 ft | #135 | #9 | 6 | 1,067 | 3 | 4,224 | |
| Horse | 4 | 16 miles | 997 ft | 4 miles | 4,518 ft | #211 | #6 | 167 | ||||
| Hike | 161 | 372 miles | 55,623 ft | 140 miles | 5,633 ft | #135 | #3 | 8 | 862 | 1 | 3,880 | |
| Trail Running | 163 | 374 miles | 55,764 ft | 140 miles | 5,633 ft | #156 | #4 | 863 | 1 | 3,661 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 8 miles | 3,665 ft | 169 | 2 | |||||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 8 miles | 3,665 ft | |||||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 3 | 10 miles | 1,010 ft | 2 miles | 4,823 ft | #100 | #2 | 170 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1,453 ft | 7 ft | 410 ft | 26 ft | 32 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 8 miles | 233 ft | 3,924 ft | 3,337 ft | 1 | 216 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 26 miles | 2,060 ft | 9 miles | 3,438 ft | #99 | #1 | 1 | 404 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Wānaka
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What are the best places to ride in Wānaka?
Wānaka has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wānaka?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wānaka are:
- Deans Bank Track (4.6/5)
- Jairolla (4.6/5)
- HARE-TIME (4.6/5)
- Sweet As (4.5/5)
- Baywatch-Upper (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Wānaka?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Wānaka are:
- January (288 activities)
- February (225 activities)
- December (209 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Wānaka?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Wānaka. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking
- Parking
- Hāwea River Track Cemetery Road Parking Area
- Lakeside Trail Parking Area
- Sticky Forest Trail Head and Carpark
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Maps/Information
- Highland Creek Hut Cabin
- Mt Cardrona (1936m) Summit
- Whitestar Express Quad Top Information
- Liverpool Stream Swinging Bridge
- French Ridge Hut Cabin
- Liverpool Hut Cabin
- Sticky Forest Summit
- Whitestar Express Quad Bottom Information
- McDougall's Chondola Bottom Information
- Rob Roy Peak (2,588 m)
- Mount Edward (2,581 m)
- Mount Maoriri (2,559 m)
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