The best cycling routes in Otago

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Cycling in Otago is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of New Zealand. So you can find your perfect Otago bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Macandrew Bay – Otago Harbour Cycle Path loop from Otakou	Expert 04:13 59.7km
Clyde Dam – Hugo Bridge loop from Clyde	Expert 05:33 64.5km
Clyde Dam – Hugo Bridge loop from Cromwell	Expert 05:35 65.7km
Outlet Track – Beacon Point beach loop from Wānaka	Intermediate 02:42 31.2km
Lake Wānaka Beach – Hawea Trail loop from Wānaka	Intermediate 03:36 44.7km
Otago Harbour Cycle Path – Macandrew Bay loop from Company Bay	Expert 03:24 55.1km
Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate	Intermediate 03:13 37.5km
Hawea Trail – Outlet Track loop from Lake Hāwea	Intermediate 04:36 50.9km
Cardrona Hotel – Lake Wānaka Beach loop from Arrowtown	Expert 07:12 103km

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Macandrew Bay – Otago Harbour Cycle Path loop from Otakou
04:13
59.7km
14.1km/h
870m
870m
Expert
4.8
(6)
1,054
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Clyde Dam – Hugo Bridge loop from Clyde
05:33
64.5km
11.6km/h
870m
880m
Expert
4.8
(21)
497
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Clyde Dam – Hugo Bridge loop from Cromwell
05:35
65.7km
11.8km/h
890m
890m
Expert
4.8
(20)
485
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Outlet Track – Beacon Point beach loop from Wānaka
02:42
31.2km
11.5km/h
290m
290m
Intermediate
4.8
(6)
335
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Lake Wānaka Beach – Hawea Trail loop from Wānaka
03:36
44.7km
12.4km/h
310m
310m
Intermediate
4.8
(8)
264
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Otago Harbour Cycle Path – Macandrew Bay loop from Company Bay
03:24
55.1km
16.2km/h
540m
540m
Expert
5.0
(2)
271
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Lake Hayes Estate
03:13
37.5km
11.7km/h
370m
370m
Intermediate
4.9
(8)
202
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Hawea Trail – Outlet Track loop from Lake Hāwea
04:36
50.9km
11.1km/h
340m
340m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
190
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Cardrona Hotel – Lake Wānaka Beach loop from Arrowtown
07:12
103km
14.3km/h
1,630m
1,630m
Expert
4.3
(8)
149
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.