Mountain Biking

Apart from the obvious choice of the Otago Central Rail Trail for your next mountain biking experience, the Naseby Black Forest has for years been a mecca for mountain bikers from all over the country. But, if you want the freedom of getting off the beaten track, the district around Naseby has some of the best and varied mountain bike trails anywhere in New Zealand.

There are bike trails and tracks through remote areas of wild flowers and tussock grasslands. There are awesome downhill tracks, challenging single tracks and fantastic high country trails.

A classic ride which can take up to 6 hours is the Poolburn Loop which also doubles as a great walking track. The ride along Rough Ridge takes you to the historic Serpentine Church, a symbol of Otago’s goldfields heritage. There are superb views of the Ida Valley, and the Manorburn and Poolburn dams. On your descent to the plains of the Ida Valley you’ll join up with the Old Dunstan Road which was the original mountain route for the coaches coming into Central Otago from Dunedin. You then pass the Poolburn dam which was a significant location for the filming of “Lord of the Rings”.

Come and explore one of the country’s best mountain bike locations. Organise it yourself or alternatively we can organise your adventure through local guides whose backyard is the remote Central Otago high country. Let us know early to avoid being disappointed.

For more information contact;
Altitude Adventures
Email      phil@altitudeadventures.co.nz
Website www.altitudeadventures.co.nz