Mountain biking in the Hector Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Otago. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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1. Knights Family Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate

30.8km

02:27

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Kawarau River – Frankton Beach loop from Quail Rise

30.5km

01:54

260m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Old Shotover Bridge – Frankton Beach loop from Quail Rise

33.2km

02:20

360m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Mountainbike loop from Frankton

16.7km

01:21

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Frankton Beach – Old Shotover Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate

44.7km

03:19

520m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of the Kawarau River – Old Shotover Bridge loop from Frankton

20.8km

01:16

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lake Hayes loop from Lake Hayes Estate

11.6km

00:58

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Old Shotover Bridge – View of the Kawarau River loop from Lake Hayes Estate

22.6km

01:23

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Rock Arch in New Zealand – The Roaring Lion loop from Lake Roxburgh

28.0km

02:46

550m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Skippers Road – Old Shotover Bridge loop from Quail Rise

33.1km

02:57

750m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the Hector Mountains

1. Knights Family Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate

2. View of the Kawarau River – Frankton Beach loop from Quail Rise

3. Old Shotover Bridge – Frankton Beach loop from Quail Rise

4. Mountainbike loop from Frankton

5. Frankton Beach – Old Shotover Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate

6. View of the Kawarau River – Old Shotover Bridge loop from Frankton

7. Lake Hayes loop from Lake Hayes Estate

8. Old Shotover Bridge – View of the Kawarau River loop from Lake Hayes Estate

9. Rock Arch in New Zealand – The Roaring Lion loop from Lake Roxburgh

10. Skippers Road – Old Shotover Bridge loop from Quail Rise

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