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River Surf Wave – Hawea Swing Bridge loop from Wānaka

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New Zealand

Otago

River Surf Wave – Hawea Swing Bridge loop from Wānaka

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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River Surf Wave – Hawea Swing Bridge loop from Wānaka

04:47

52.9km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reko Point Conservation Area

Butterfields Wildlife Management Area

Conservation Area - Albert Town

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Upper Clutha Track

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Gravel Path Along the River

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River Surf Wave

Highlight • River

a smart little surfable wave on the river. just check the depths and make sure you can stay safe, the flow is stronger than it looks here!

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Hawea Trail

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44.4 km

Hawea Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The suspension bridge leads to the campsite

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49.9 km

Puzzling World

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An interesting place on the outskirts of Wanaka featuring optical illusion rooms, mazes & a cafe with table puzzles. Geared towards families but I still enjoyed it as an adult!

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52.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

5.87 km

4.59 km

2.49 km

1.12 km

314 m

Surfaces

41.1 km

9.90 km

1.28 km

662 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 24 February

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French bakery!!

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