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3.9 miles
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:25:59
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
1,041 ft
Altitude min
1,098 ft
Altitude max
1,056 ft
Altitude start
1,070 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,721 ft
Distance flat
00:25:59
Avg time
Frankton Track Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWakatipu Basin
Queenstown -
AKAQueenstown Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeRD, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll year
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Start of the Queenstown Trail Great Ride, linking the Queenstown Gardens to Frankton Beach and the Kawarau Falls Bridge. Forms part of the Queenstown Marathon course, and popular with commuters, bikes, runners, walkers -Options to connect with Water taxis at Frankton Marina, and don't miss the scones at the Boatshed café
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 77 rides
- Last: Mar 4, 2026
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Directions to frankton-track trailhead
(-45.036290, 168.672620)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 23 miles • 1,740 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
A scenic tour through the Wakatipu Basin between historic Arrowtown and Queenstown.
31 miles • 2,712 ft • 9 • Loop •
Follow the Kawarau River from Gibsston to the Frankton and back. Start and finish at the Gibbston Tavern...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankton Track
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Where is Frankton Track located?
Frankton Track is located in Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Wakatipu Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.03629, 168.67262.
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How hard is Frankton Track?
Frankton Track is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Frankton Track?
Frankton Track has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,041 ft to 1,098 ft.
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Is Frankton Track a point to point trail?
Frankton Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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