Trail extension given green light
(July 2024) The Fiordland Trails Trust is both relieved and excited that an additional 13km of multiuse trail has finally been given the go ahead, with a 2km trail extension to Sinclair Road now expected to be complete by Christmas. Despite original consents and agreements for the trail extension being in place since mid […]
Get into gear with the GWD 2km Kids’ Fun Run!
GWD Motor Group and the Fiordland Trails Trust are encouraging youngsters to get into top gear and speed into a brand new 2km fun run event, on Saturday 3rd August. The GWD Kids’ 2km fun run is a brand new event that will run alongside the annual Meridian Hydro Half Marathon and Mitre 10 Te […]
Grant helps move trail completion plans forward
The Fiordland Trails Trust’s plans to complete the Lake2Lake Trail have been given a boost, thanks to the Les Hutchins Conservation Foundation. The Lake2Lake Trail runs from Te Anau to Manapouri; the majority of the 28km being off-road. However, to complete the full trail, currently users must travel on the State Highway for 2km. The […]
Meet Clare – FTT’s Administrator Extraordinaire!
Clare Ngakai is the Fiordland Trails Trust’s Administrator. Find out more about her here! Tell us a bit about yourself – where are you from, what do you do?My husband, son and I moved to Te Anau in 2017. Growing up in Queenstown, I have always been drawn to the mountains and lakes. Te Anau […]
Taking a seat with the Wrinkley Cyclists
(January 2024) A group that came together for a one-off bike ride on the Lake2Lake Trail, has now been meeting weekly for six years to enjoy bike rides throughout Southland and beyond. The Wrinkley Cyclists (or the Wrinklies as they often call themselves) are a group of Fiordland residents who meet every Sunday for a bike […]
Q&A about Leg 5 of the Lake2Lake Trail
(November, 2023) The Lake2Lake Trail is set to be completed in the near(ish) future. The Fiordland Trails Trust trustees have put in a power of work to get to this point, although there’s still a way to go. Check out this Q&A with Trustee Graeme Crouchley, which gives a great outline of what is to […]
FTT recognised at Environment Southland Community Awards
(Friday 20 October, 2023) The Fiordland Trails Trust was thrilled to be awarded a Highly Commended award at the 2023 Environment Southland Community Awards. The Trust was awarded Highly Commended in the Environmental Action in the Community section for its environmental mahi enabled by the Jobs for Nature project – Bringing the Park to the […]
FTT Annual General Meeting 2023
Highlights, challenges and an exciting future for the Fiordland Trails Trust were all on the agenda at the 2023 AGM.
Lake2Lake Trail completion edges closer
(August 2023) Plans to complete the Lake2Lake Trail from Te Anau to Manapouri are taking shape, as the Fiordland Trails Trust begins investigations into a route that would create a full off-road link between the towns. Currently, to complete the full 28km Lake2Lake trail, users need to travel on the State Highway for 2km. However, […]
Lake2Lake Trail worth millions to local economy
(July 2023) An impact assessment report has shown the Lake2Lake Trail, from Te Anau to Manapouri, is worth millions of dollars to the local economy – and the Trust behind it believes there is potential for that to increase. In early 2023 the Fiordland Trails Trust engaged Angus & Associates to produce an Impact Assessment Report […]
