Around the Mountains Cycle Trail

A section of the trail near Mount Nicholas.
The cycle trail near Athol. The Kingston to Mossburn section opened on 1 November 2014

The Around the Mountains Cycle Trail is a cycle trail set in the remote wilderness of southern New Zealand. 186 km in length, it can be ridden in either direction, starting at Kingston or Walter Peak and taking three to five days at a relaxed pace to complete. The Around the Mountains Cycle Trail is recognised as one of New Zealand's 23 Great Rides.[1]

The Around the Mountains Cycle Trail offers alpine vista views, a glimpse at the pristine waters of the Mavora Lakes (an awe-inspiring location featured in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy), as well as being able to cycle alongside the Ōreti River and Mataura River, through native tussock lands and authentic high country farms. The trail can also include a ride on the century-old coal-fired steamship, the TSS Earnslaw.

  1. ^ "Great rides of New Zealand". Ngā Haerenga. Retrieved 13 August 2023.