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Mountain Bike Trails in Twizel

Twizel is a premier mountain bike destination in the Mackenzie Basin, renowned for world-class trails through alpine tussock grasslands with epic views of the Southern Alps. The area features diverse terrain including the iconic Flanagan's Pass, the scenic Twizel River Trail, and sections of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. The Man Made Hill MTB Park provides technical features with jumps and ramps, while the flat, wide trails are perfect for all skill levels in this unique high-altitude environment.

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Alps 2 Ocean: Glen Lyon Road to Lake Ohau Road

OPEN

Easy

10 m

62m

-59m

50h 46m

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great rides​For over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is sure to be a memorable experience. Alps2ocean.com for more info.

Alps 2 Ocean: Hayman Road start to Twizel

OPEN

Easy

12 m

344m

-590m

92h 31m

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great rides​For over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is sure to be a memorable experience. Alps2ocean.com for more info.

Greta Valley Loop

OPEN

Advanced

17 m

932m

-924m

270h

Best done in a clockwise direction. Steady and sometimes steep climb up beside the Greta Stream (wet feet on crossings) and then steep sidling up to the highest point, then a 900 metre altitude descent down a sometimes rocky 4WD track to the bottom and a short ride back along the road to the starting point.

Pyramid Track

OPEN

Intermediate

7 m

260m

-66m

52h 9m

Pyramid track takes you through farmland and pine plantations up over Pyramid Saddle and down into the valley on the other side. The climb is very steep in parts.

Twizel River Trail

SIGNIFICANT_ISSUE

Easy

11 m

4m

-70m

58h 35m

This is a lovely walk alongside Twizel River. The river is intermittently lined with willow trees that provide plenty of shade. Walkers may also enjoy the opportunity to find uncrowded swimming holes and picnic spots. This is a good single track ride. It may get washed out in this middle section so you may need to push your bike in places. At the trail end, return the same way or alternatively, follow Ohau River Road back to the start. Most of this track is a public access easement through private farm land so please keep to the track. Some sections of the track are threatened with flooding when river levels are high. Twizel River Trail is signposted directly opposite the town. Time: 3 - 4 (Walking)Time: 2 hr (Biking)