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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The Trust is stoked to announce we have received funding from the government's Jobs for Nature fund which will support a 6km trail extension and lead to some massive conservation gains in the area. We are partnering with Lower Upukerora Restoration Group - LURG on this initiative which includes a significant programme of weed control, predator control and native plantings alongside the existing Lake 2 Lake trail and in the Upukerora River delta area as well as the (part-funded) trail extension which is subject to consents.
Find out more here: fiordlandtrails.nz/jobs-for-nature/
That little bit looks so enticing, can even smell the NZ bush, beautiful!!! 💕💕
Fantastic news guys 👏
The amazing team at GWD Toyota in Invercargill have very generously donated the Fiordland Trails Trust a 2016 Toyota RAV4 to use for the next three years. They even branded it up for us - how great does it look? Feeling very grateful and appreciative for the amazing community and partners who help the Trust with our work to develop and maintain multi-use trails in the area. Give us a toot or a wave if you see us 👋👋👋 Thank you so much GWD Toyota - you rock!
Looking Sharp !!!
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MEET THE TRUSTEES!
We are so lucky to have such a great group of people involved with the Fiordland Trails Trust. Today we meet Bob Crawford.
Joined Fiordland Trails Trust in: 2020
Why did you join the Trust?
After retirement to Te Anau I wanted to get involved with a community organisation. I enjoy biking and the outdoors, so when I was asked to be a trustee it seemed like a good fit for me. I was impressed by the current trustees and their passion and commitment to the Trails Trust.
What three words would you use to describe the Lake 2 Lake trail?
Scenic - no matter where you are on the trail, there is always an awe-inspiring vista just around the corner. Varied - the trail is Fiordland in a microcosm,.
Accessible - easy to get to from any point and suited to all age groups.
What do you love about the Lake 2 Lake trail?
As above!
It is full of so many changes of scenery from stunning views of the mountains, to wonderful river views and a new surprise around every corner. It is equally suited to both walkers and bikers of all ages and levels of fitness.
What do you love about Fiordland?
I have been fortunate to travel to many countries in my lifetime. In my opinion Fiordland offers so much in a relatively small area. It is untouched, pristine and truly my favourite part of the world. I am so lucky to live here.
Lucky you had that hat on Bob, would have missed you in that cammo!!
Great work Bob, appreciate your time and efforts.
Good to have another Bob on the team 👍👍
Good you Bob. Hope you have some luck getting the last section of the track open. Chrs.
Great stuff 😀
good on you
That’s my big brother Bob Crawford
That’s my pa - Bob Crawford
Bob Crawford...the man
True!
Great work Dad!
Looking sharp Bob
Check out the progress on the latest trail extension happening alongside Upukerora Road... it's speeding along!
Looking better than the road. Great stuff
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
A Special Thanks to Key Sponsors
Te Anau Community Board
Mararoa – Waimea Ward
