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Knights Family Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Arrowtown

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Knights Family Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Arrowtown

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Knights Family Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Arrowtown

01:57

32.7km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Whitechapel Flat Recreation Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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780 m

Arrowtown

Highlight • Settlement

1.17 km

X marks the spot

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the spot the first gold was discovered in 1862, which led to the Great Wakatipu Gold Rush.

Tip by

1.40 km

The Dishery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike shop next door if you have any mechanical issues

Tip by

17.0 km

Viewpoint

18.4 km

Kawarau River

Highlight • River

27.4 km

Knights Family Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A small footbridge that crosses the Arrow underneath the Highway 6 bridge.

Tip by

28.8 km

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A charming suspension footbridge on the old Whitechapel Road part of the Queenstown Trail.

Tip by

32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

8.63 km

1.99 km

1.69 km

995 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.74 km

6.87 km

3.51 km

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

10°C

3°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Arrowtown

X marks the spot

The Dishery Café

Kawarau River

Knights Family Bridge

Southern Discoveries Bridge

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