Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail
Otago, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Otago, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 42.7 mi (68.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,975 ft (602 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,070 ft (326 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Suction dredge cutter head 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Burton Creek Recreation Reserve 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Burton Creek Recreation Reserve 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17 mi (27.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from start
- Shelter 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Secret Seat 20 mi (32.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pickaxe Bluff Bridge 21.1 mi (34 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Reilly Bluff Bridge 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Hartley Bluff Bridge 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from start
- Bike repair station 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 29.2 mi (47 km) from start
- Picnic area 32 mi (51.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 32.1 mi (51.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Great war memorial 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail
How long is Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail is 42.7 mi (68.7 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,975 ft (602 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,070 ft (326 m).
How hard is Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 9.1 mi (14.6 km), 15.7 mi (25.3 km), 20.8 mi (33.4 km).
Is Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (24% under trees).
What can you do on Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
Amigos, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Bin Inn, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail
- LINK - Otago Central Rail Trail to Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail and Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail Otago · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Boot Hill Loop Otago · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Access Trail Otago · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Farm Path Otago · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- 8 Connector Otago · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- 8 Connector Otago · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Loop Track - Conroys Creek Historic Sites Aldinga Conservation Area · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- 4WD Track in Aldinga Conservation Area Aldinga Conservation Area · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap