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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*FJet Holiday Hunt*
Have you managed to spot any of the Fiordland Jet logos on the Lake2Lake trail? Remember the FJet Holiday Hunt is on, so be sure to grab a photo with one or more of the logos, follow the instructions below and you'll be in to win! Read on for the next clue ...
It's been great seeing the pics so far - keep them coming!
There are five Fiordland Jet logos hidden on the Lake2Lake Trail. You can find them all in one go, or wait for our clues...
Clue one was: it’s all under control…
Clue two was: A royal needs to get something up high.
Clue three is: Many colours stretching out.
Here’s what you need to do to be in to win a family river bike ride and boat ride combo:
👉Find any or all of the five logos
👉Take a picture (with people in it and a logo visible)
👉Post it to social media tagging Fiordland Jet and Fiordland Trails Trust (or email it to info@fiordlandtrails.nz)
👉Like Fiordland Jet and Fiordland Trails Trust on Facebook
And that’s it! You’re into win.
You don’t need to wait for the clues to find the logos - head on out and enjoy the trail and see what you can find. Each photo is another entry to the draw.
Happy hunting!
After a couple of years of planning, we have at last submitted an application for resource consent for the construction of Legs 2 and 3 of the Te Anau-Te Anau Downs multi-use trail.
👉Our application covers the proposed development of Leg 2 (3.5km) running from the Upukerora Bridge to Sinclair Road and Leg 3 (11km) running from Sinclair Road to Boundary Creek.
👉Our consent application covers three parcels of Crown-owned land and we are seeking consent to remove indigenous vegetation to complete this work.
👉Throughout this process the Fiordland Trails Trust has worked alongside experts to minimise the impact on residents in nearby areas and on the environment.
👉We have requested the consent application be publicly notified and submissions are now open until 7 February. We encourage anyone with a view on this to make a submission.
Take a look at the SDC website for more information – we encourage you to read our full application: www.southlanddc.govt.nz/my-council/public-notices/public-notice-33/
❓If you have any questions about the proposal, please get in touch with us either via private message or email info@fiordlandtrails.nz or contact Southland District Council on 0800 732 732.
A great article in the latest NZToday RV Lifestyle magazine, featuring the Lake2Lake trail and a whole range of other fantastic local attractions - be sure to check it out!
We mentioned on before in 2020 🙂
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
