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Level: Intermediate
Length: 12 mi (19.3 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +835/ -291 ft
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Mountain Biking Tekapo Circuit

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#247 of 387 mountain bike trails in New Zealand
#14,353 in the world

The Tekapo Circuit combines the Cowans Hill Track and the Lake Tekapo Regional Park Tracks.

From the visitors centre ride down over the bridge and immediately turn right up Cowans Track. After 100 metres or so it appears to turn left - it doesn't - go straight ahead up the river bank. You'll soon reach the top of the hill after a short steep pinch. Then it's relatively flat singletrack to the highway. Follow the track down beside the highway keeping an eye out for the place to cross over to the pine forest which is the Regional Park.

There are several kilometres of singletrack and old forestry tracks in the park and a few map boards but they don't have all the trails on. Don't worry, it's a small area and you won't be lost for long. None of the trails has any eloquent technicality. You won't find rollers, berms, jumps or other fun stuff but it's pleasant enough riding for an hour or so.

When you've had enough cross the road to the shore of the lake and head back to town. Be sure to join the throngs of tourists and take photos of the famous dog statue and chapel.

First added by Jim Cummings on May 28, 2015. Last updated May 1, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Directions: Start at the visitors centre in the middle of Tekapo Village.


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