Great dreams need great supporters.

Help us raise $790,000 to complete the Lake2Lake Trail and extend the trail north - and leave a legacy for future generations.

Race Ready

Meridian Hydro Half Marathon & Mitre 10 Te Anau 10k - Saturday 8 August, 2026

Step up for the trails

Run or walk 30km this June and help us reach our fundraising goal

Lake2Lake Trail

Te Anau to Manapouri

World Class Trails

in the heart of Fiordland

Brought to you by the

Fiordland Trails Trust

The Trust was established in 2007 to enable the provision of a high quality, interconnected network of trails in and around Fiordland for recreational activity. The Trust aims to create a buzzing outdoor recreation scene around Te Anau & Manapouri.

New Trail

Upukerora Trail

11km+ ---

Grade 2 (Easy)

Ride, walk or run alongside the South Island’s largest lake, with incredible views across to the Murchison Mountains as you make your way from the Te Anau boat harbour to over the Upukerora suspension bridge – 5km. Continue along the new trail for 1.9km to Patience Bay beach, then head up to Sinclair Road a further 1.6km, soaking in the expansive views on offer where there is a ‘Trail End’ sign.

From here, turn back and ride back to Te Anau Township.

  • Ride along the edge of the stunning Lake Te Anau
  • Look out to the the UNESCO World Heritage Fiordland National Park
  • Cross the Upukerora on purpose built suspension bridge
  • Continue along the new trail for 1.9km to Patience Bay beach, then head up the new trail section to Sinclair Road a further 1.6km, soaking in the expansive views on offer

The Classic Trail

Lake2Lake Trail

28.5km ---

Grade 2 (Easy)

Enjoy spectacular scenery in the heart of Fiordland, with lake, riverside and mountain views, native bush, wetlands and farmland scenery. All of this and more from a wide, well-maintained, gravelled trail suitable for all ages and abilities.

  • Te Anau Birdlife Park
  • Native Beech Forest
  • Ride along the edge of the Fiordland Park
  • Follows the mighty Waiau River

Trail Sections

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Upukerora River mouth to Te Anau control gates

9km ---

Grade 2 (Easy)

Ride along the very edge of the Fiordland National Park

Te Anau control gates to Rainbow Reach

12.8km ---

Grade 2 ( Easy)

Lakefront

Te Anau boat harbour to Patience Bay Beach

9km ---

Grade 2 (Easy)

Birdlife

Te Anau lakefront to Te Anau Bird Sanctuary

2.2km ---

Grade 2 (Easy)

Manapouri

Manapouri township to Supply Bay Road

4.5km ---

Grade 2 (Easy)

Trail Events

Your chance to compete on world class trails

GWD Kids 2km Fun Run 12 years and under

Saturday 14 August 2027

This is a fun event for children 12 years and younger along the lakefront, all finishers will receive a medal & free sausage.

Mitre 10 Te Anau 10km

Saturday 14 August 2027

Native bush, off-road trails, and spectacular views encompassing breathtaking rivers, lakes and mountains, – the Mitre 10 Te Anau 10k has it all!

Meridian Hydro Half Marathon

Saturday 14 August 2027

Spectacular backdrops, stunning scenery and a vibe that can’t be beaten – it has to be the Meridian Hydro Half Marathon.

Support the trails

Your help is important to us

Fiordland Trails Trust relies on donations, sponsorship and funding to maintain our current network of trails and create more. There are lots of ways to get involved, from volunteer to sponsor opportunities.