Fiordland Trails Trust
"Creating a buzzing outdoor recreational scene around Te Anau & Manapouri."
Formed in September 2007, The Fiordland Trails Trust was established to enable the provision of a high quality interconnected network of trails in and around Fiordland for non-motorised recreational activity.
Lake2Lake Trail – Te Anau to Manapouri
The Lake2Lake trail runs alongside Lake Te Anau and the East side of the Waiau river towards Lake Manapouri.
The total length to Manapouri will be 28km. The first 19km from Te Anau to Balloon Loop and last 4.7km from Manapouri to Supply Bay Road is now open for walkers, runners, cyclists and any other non-motorised transport (e-bikes welcome).
The trail is mostly 2.2-2.5m wide and is rated “Grade 2 Easy”.
The trail can be used in both directions or people can make a loop by returning on Golf Course Road or the Te Anau-Manapouri Highway.
A 41km loop can be created up Mt York Road and along Ramparts Road, past the lookout, returning to town via the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway.
Other Trails in the Area
The Trust has their own strategy which incorporates a recent study of the cycling opportunities in Fiordland, along with a broader list of projects that we hope to undertake in the coming years.
The current priority for the Trust is the Te Anau – Manapouri Lake2Lake Trail.
Visitor Centre to Ivon Wilson Recreation Reserve Walk
Easy walk and Bike Track
This is an easy walk to a pretty urban park in a peaceful setting, with a fishing lake for children and a mountain biking track.
Fiordland Trails Trust – Lake2Lake
Cycle Track
The Lake2Lake trail runs alongside Lake Te Anau and the East side of the Waiau river towards Lake Manapouri.
Te Anau to Te Anau Downs
This is our next project
Still very much in the conception stage, and in the process of applying for grants
Perenuka Mountain Bike Park
Mountain Biking Trails
Just 6km from Te Anau town centre on the corner of Sinclair Road there is a growing single track playground for mountain bikers.
Lake Monowai/Borland Road area
Mountain Bike Trail
If you like to get out there into the wilds, away from the crowds but still amongst stunning Fiordland scenery, then this area has lots of spots for you.
Hollyford Valley
Mountain Bike Gravel Road
The gravel road from the Hollyford Road turnoff to the road end (16 km) is a very scenic road following the Hollyford River.
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Yeehaa, we made it back to level 1! We hope all our Meridian Hydro Half Marathon competitors are dusting off your running shoes and getting ready for your next race. On behalf of the Fiordland Trails Trust, a massive thank you, we couldn't have done it without you. Another big thanks to our sponsors and spot prize donors, thank you for making the day possible Meridian Energy Tracknet Travel Centre Te Anau Earthworks Limited Te Anau Four Square Kiwi saffron The Swarming Sons Gathered Game ROAR Coffee Roasters Wild Legend Lobster Dried Meadow Knitted by Grace teanauphoto Cruise Milford Faith in Fiordland Fiordland Cinema Department of Conservation Rustic Edge Hazel May H&J Smith Department Store Outside Sports Te Anau Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend Cromwell Half Marathon 10k and Teams Relay Goat Milk Soap Fiordland Jet Southern Lakes Helicopters Fiordland Community Pharmacy Casey Brown Bespoke Wellness Outskrts Nz Studio Rosco's Milford Kayaks Bao Now Te Anau Northburn100 Cross Recreation Centre Revenant Make sure you get out there and support the amazing businesses we have in our community
See you at the start line, 7th Aug 2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q8zb8LYqjE
2 days ago
Ahoy me hearties! As you know, International Talk Like a Pirate Day was Saturday. Can't wait another 365 days till your next opportunity to let your inner pirate shine? Don't worry, there are still a few cabins left for our piratey fundraiser on the 10th of October. Heading over the Wilmont Pass and down into Doubtful Sound for an overnight cruise of shenanigans and swashbuckling adventure all for a good Cruise for a Cause. If this sounds like a bit of you, get in touch with our fearless pirate in command, Jocelyn to secure your bed - Jocelyn@fiordlandtrails.nz
4 days ago
Pirate costume not compulsory but having fun is. Now we at level one can sell a few more beds so be in
Doing it for the downs! Time is running out to book your space on the fundraiser Doubtful Sound overnight cruise. 100% of the cruise cost goes to Trails Trust and will be put toward development of multi-use trail to Te Anau Downs. The cruise is 10th - 11th October, tickets must be booked by 14th September. Email Jocelyn@fiordlandtrails.nz to secure your spot today
2 weeks ago
Price has been reduced and choice of cabins running out. Shaping up to be a fun filled 🏴☠️ pirate adventure so be in quick
Q: Why is pirating so addictive?
A: They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked!
Join the Fiordland Trails Trust on the pirate themed fundraiser trip Cruise for a Cause and have a great overnight trip aboard the Fiordland Navigator. Ticket sales end on the 14th of September, email jocelyn@fiordlandtrails.nz to secure your spot or find out more.
Get your buccaneers and scallywags together, have a great weekend away, all while donating to a great cause
4 weeks ago
Heya how much are tickets
Plan Your Trip
38-40 Town Centre, Te Anau
Ph: +64 3 2498195
Outside Sport Bike Hire
Our team will kit you out with a hire bike to suit and set you on the way with all you need and some valuable local advise.
68 Town Centre, Te Anau
Wild Rides Te Anau
Wild Rides is Te Anau’s local bike shop. Our entire rental fleet is updated every year.
Wild Rides has a little something to suit everyone.
Ebikes, front suspension, kids bikes, kids trailers and much more.
Cnr Oraka St & Milford Highway,
Te Anau,
Phone +64 21 197 4555
Fiordland Outdoors Company
Providing a cycle Trail Bike Taxi on the Lake2Lake trail
7 Mokonui St, Te Anau 9600
Fiordland Bike Hire
Based next to the mini golf on Mokonui St, Te Anau
Latest updates from the Fiordland Trails Trust
5km, 10km on 7th Dec 2019
5km Challenge and 10km Challenge is an out-and-back run/walk on the section of the Fiordland Trails Trust Lake2Lake Trail
Half Marathon 2020
The event committee have set the date for next year – 8th Aug 2020
24th Aug – Half Marathon
Information for the Meridian Hydro Half Marathon 24th August 2019
A Special Thanks to Key Sponsors
Te Anau Community Board
Mararoa – Waimea Ward
