West Matukituki Track (Lower) Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
9.1m
Elevation
167m
-78m
Rating
Description
The 4WD access road up the West Branch of the Matukituki Valley. This route traverses private land (Mt Aspiring Station) via an access easement. ###### LEAVE ALL GATES AS YOU FIND THEM #####. Please stay on the road. When you get to just past Cascade Hut there is a locked gate and fence. This is where the National Park starts. You can ride along the rough 4WD track to the hut, but all tracks from there on are walking only. Take a small pack and sleeping bag and stay at Mt Aspiring Hut and do a Bike then Hike. Hut passes can be booked online at www.doc.govt.nz or at the Wanaka DOC Head Quarters.
Weather
Details
Condition
Dry
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
1.0% avg, -22.9% max
Altitude range
375m to 464m
Region
Matukituki ValleyLast updated
26 Mar 2026
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Trail features
Bridge
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