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Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Queenstown Airport

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Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Queenstown Airport

Hard

5.0

(8)

258

riders

Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Queenstown Airport

03:50

50.7km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kawarau Falls Recreation Reserve

Whitechapel Flat Recreation Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.15 km

Driftaway Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Good starting point close to the airport, clean and new facility. Reservation recommended.

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Tip by

1.70 km

Beach View

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.34 km

Bridge with View of Lake Wakatipu

Highlight • Bridge

Great location to have a quick break and soak up the breath taking scenery

Tip by

13.3 km

Viewpoint

25.1 km

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

25.3 km

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

29.9 km

Arrowtown

Highlight • Settlement

50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

9.15 km

3.98 km

2.39 km

1.81 km

Surfaces

21.2 km

14.8 km

7.98 km

6.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 4 June

13°C

7°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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