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Countryside Trail

Countryside Trail Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

12 m

Elevation

147m
-230m

Rating

3.1 (5)

Description

Part of the Queenstown Trail Great Ride - leaves the Old Lower Shotover Bridge and continues upstream before a short steep climb to Domain Road. Trail then follows through rolling countryside and quiet country lanes past Lake Hayes (Take junction at Rutherford Road). Another steep climb up Sharp Rise (Christine's Hill) leads into Millbrook Resort, a great place for coffee at the Hole-in-One café. Take the new Wharehuanui Trail to Arthurs Point, or continue to Arrowtown past the restored Chinese Village from the Goldrush era to meet the Arrow River Bridges Trail at Butlers Green.

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Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

-0.7% avg, -37.4% max

Altitude range

328m to 446m

Last updated

9 Apr 2026

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