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Otago Peninsula

Mountain Bike Trails in Otago Peninsula

The Otago Peninsula near Dunedin features 20 mountain bike trails set against a stunning backdrop of hills, harbours, and coastal scenery suitable for all difficulty levels. Trails include an old fence-line route through open farmland connecting Highcliff Road to Ocean Grove, and a 4WD track across Okia reserve with easy navigation. The popular Otago Peninsula Loop is a moderately challenging 13.5-mile loop taking approximately 6 hours, showcasing the region's diverse terrain.

Trails

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 trails

41-Peg/Tomahawk Lagoon Track

MINOR_ISSUE

Intermediate

2 m

4m

-237m

21h 2m

Follows an old fence-line through open farmland, and connects Highcliff Road/Soldier's Monument to Ocean Grove and Tomahawk Lagoon. Always a bit of an adventure on a bike as there are numerous fence-crossings to contend with, and the track is typically pretty overgrown with long grass. Is best ridden going in a downhill direction. A good hike either way.

Braidwood Track

OPEN

Intermediate

1 m

105m

15h 30m

A somewhat rough old farm track that connects to Braidwood Road. A part of the network of trails in and around Highcliff Road and Boulder Beach. Mountain biking is permitted on the trail - just be courteous to other trail users and respect the mountain bikers code.

Buskin Track

OPEN

Intermediate

2 m

5m

-274m

An unformed legal road over farmland. Connects with Boulder Beach and the Highcliff Track at the bottom.

Greenacres

MINOR_ISSUE

Intermediate

707 m

-129m

2h 27m

A relatively easy trail from Highcliff Road down to Greenacres St that has a few short sections that are shared with a walking trail. Several small jumps in the forest section that can be rolled over or bypassed. A few difficult variations can be found if you look for them.

Highcliff Track

OPEN

Advanced

2 m

79m

-848m

25h 24m

Descends from the end of Mc Keening Road and intersects with the Braidwood Track near Boulder Beach. The track offers great views over the Boulder Beach and the Otago Peninsula coastline, though at times it can get somewhat overgrown and difficult to follow. Forms a great route when combined with the Karetai Track and/or Paradise Track. Mountain bikes are permitted - just be courteous to other trail users and respect the mountain bikers code.

Okia Reserve Track

OPEN

Easiest

3 m

16m

-17m

A nice 4WD track accross Okia reserve, no signage but easy to follow. Council signs on both ends, for walkers or bikes.

Otago Harbour Trail

OPEN

Easy

137 m

1m

Paradise Track

OPEN

Intermediate

1 m

816m

51h 29m

Part of the lesser-known network of trails on the southern edge of the Otago Peninsula. A somewhat rough, and sometimes overgrown track that is often used to ascend back up to Highcliff Road. Mountain biking is permitted on the trail - just be courteous to other trail users and respect the mountain bikers code. The track is closed for yellow-eyed penguin breeding season - between December 1st and February 28th.

Te Aka Ōtākou

OPEN

Easy

5 m

51m

-52m