Explore our Trails

The Fiordland Trails Trust builds, develops and manages multi-use trails in the Te Anau area of Fiordland. The Lake2Lake Trail and the Upukerora Trail are open for use year-round. You can ride/run/walk the full length of both trails or short sections – whatever suits you

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

If you’re after a shorter ride or walk, take on a section of the trail – there are plenty to choose from.