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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Another event held on race day!
If your looking for something to do after the Meridian Hydro Half Marathon. Look no further. Buffet Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment all in support of Luka’s journey.An amazing event organised by our Te Anau friends and supported by the local & wider Southland community 🙌
From the organisers - "Please email admin@anightforluka.co.nz for expressions of interest in securing a table. Tables are selling fast and at this stage we don't expect to open up single sales. We will happily add your name to the list in the case single tickets become available."
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We are delighted to see one of our Trustees, Alister, recognised for his tireless work for the community! Outstanding stuff 👏👏👏Manapouri volunteer Alister Burgess has been described as a man who makes things happen.
His tireless efforts for his community were officially recognised on Tuesday 14 June with the presentation of a Community Service Award from the Fiordland Community Board and Southland District Council.
Southland District Mayor Gary Tong presented the award, and flowers to Mr Burgess's wife Julie.
Mr Burgess has worked countless hours voluntarily on the Lake to Lake Cycle Trail, for Weedbusters and on general maintenance around the Manapouri township.
Mr Burgess was instrumental in the clearing and beautification of the north end of Frasers Beach at Manapouri. The area is now aesthetically pleasing for the enjoyment of people of all ages.
He was deputy chair of the former Manapouri Community Development Area Subcommittee.
His citation says “he enjoys the outdoors and loves getting stuck into things. He takes pride in his community and is always available to the people”.
Well deserved!
Fantastic- very well deserved!
Congratulations Alister.
Nice! Well deserved 🌟
Go Alister and Julie
Go team FTT make things happen 🙂 👍👍
Congratulations to you Alister you were always a community man and Julie you have supported Alister all the way well done to you both ☑️☑️
Well deserved Alistair. You have given a lot of your time to the Manapouri community and surrounds. Congratulations.
Very cool
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
