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Hawea Swing Bridge – Beacon Point beach loop from Hāwea Recreation Reserve

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New Zealand

Otago

Hawea Swing Bridge – Beacon Point beach loop from Hāwea Recreation Reserve

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Hawea Swing Bridge – Beacon Point beach loop from Hāwea Recreation Reserve

03:41

40.6km

280m

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: February 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Hāwea Recreation Reserve

Conservation Area - Albert Town

Butterfields Wildlife Management Area

Hikuwai Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.20 km

Hawea Trail

Highlight • Trail

9.37 km

Hawea Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The suspension bridge leads to the campsite

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11.8 km

Reflections in the Waterway

Highlight • River

14.4 km

Clutha River – Lake Wanaka Outlet Track

Highlight • Trail

Great river and awesome track

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15.1 km

Riverside Trail by the Clutha River

Highlight • Trail

Have Fun

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18.7 km

Beacon Point beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice place for a snack or a swim.

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29.3 km

French bakery!!

Highlight • Cafe

French bakery, 2 mins ride from the albertown bridge!!

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32.1 km

Gravel Path Along the River

Highlight • Trail

40.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

10.2 km

4.37 km

3.17 km

114 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

3.85 km

3.07 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 24 February

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Hawea Swing Bridge

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