Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail “One Day Wonder”

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Additional Tour Info:

Our Lake Dunstan “One Day Wonder” begins at our Clyde Shop on Holloway Street – with your bike fitting and tour briefing at 9.30am. We then transfer you to Old Cromwell Town to begin your ride. Downstream and downwind is definitely the way to go!
You have all day to enjoy this amazing ride.

The Lake Dunstan Trail is a TWO WAY trail that links the townships of Clyde and Cromwell. The trail offers cyclists and walkers a 41km ride (Grade 1-3) through unique and fascinating landscapes, characteristic of Central Otago as it journeys along Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the mighty Clutha River (Mata-au).

The ride has two very different sections – Old Cromwell to Cornish Point – a great Grade 1 ride along Lake Dunstan and the Kawarau River.
Visit the Vineyards (Carrick Vineyard is a great stop off for cool drinks and awesome pizzas), cafés and hotels along the way.
Once you pass Cornish Point the trail changes to Grade 2 / 3. This section is highlighted by the stunning engineering associated with the suspended cantilevers.
You need to be prepared for climbing switchbacks (Cairnmuir Ladder has 9 of them), steep drop offs, narrowing of the trail – so you need to be COMPETENT CYCLISTS.
Coffee Afloat, a great café boat (weekends only – always check their Facebook page for the most up to date hours of operation) beckons at the base of the Cairnmuir Ladder – allowing for a recharge before those switchbacks.

We are happy for you to go in the other direction of Clyde to Cromwell – our shuttle leaves Cromwell at approximately 4pm to return to Clyde.

Cycling Distances:
Old Cromwell Town to Historic Clyde: 41.2kms

Specific Cycling Distances:
Old Cromwell Town to Bannockburn Bridge: 6kms Grade 1
Bannockburn Bridge to Cornish Point: 7.3kms Grade 1
Cornish Point to Historic Clyde 27.9kms: Grade 2 /3

Tour Costs:

• Conventional Bike Hire: NZ$110 – this includes your shuttle, trail maps, thorough trail briefing and trail maintenance contribution
• E Bike Hire (Hard Tail and Step Through): NZ$170 – this includes your shuttle, trail maps, thorough trail briefing and trail maintenance contribution
• Full Suspension E Bike Hire: NZ$220 – this includes your shuttle, trail maps, thorough trail briefing and trail maintenance contribution

If you have your own bike, the shuttle is $50.

Departure Times and Duration:

Bookings are essential

• Trips departs daily throughout the year. We ask that you are at our shop in Clyde at 9.30am for hire bike fitting and trail briefing.
• Allow 4-6 hours for the whole experience, including some time to stop for a bite to eat and something to quench your thirst!
• If wanting to start in Cromwell please call us directly on 0800 245 366 to discuss

• Departures from Queenstown at 8am and returned at approximately 6pm
• Extra cost per person: NZ$120.00 (3 pax minimum)