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SaveOamaru trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and flowy. Scenery includes ridgelines, coastal scenery and views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Cape Wanbrow, Herbert Forest and Oamaru Reservoir.
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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
30 trails
- Gravel Bike
13 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
45 trails
- Trail Running
46 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 2
- 14
- 25
- 10
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Aug 31, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 65
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 30
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 45
- Trails Trail Running
- 46
- Total Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,269 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,306 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,329 ft
- Reports
- 445
- Photos
- 63
- Completed Counter
- 4,491
Sub Regions
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Cape Wanbrow
- 1
- 9
- 14
- 6
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Herbert Forest
- 3
- 10
- 4
- 5
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Oamaru Reservoir
- 1
Popular Oamaru Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,516 ft • 21 ft • 286 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 11 miles • 394 ft • 203 •
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great rides! For over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 3,907 ft • 3 ft • 172 •
The trail travels trough a mix of treed and open areas, and provides some varied, intermediate-level riding.
• 75 ★ 4.6 • 2,051 ft • 7 ft • 163 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 1,834 ft • 0 ft • 113 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Oamaru Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 2,050 ft • 0 •
Photos of Oamaru Mountain Bike
Videos of Oamaru Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Oamaru Gardens Path | Sep 1, 2026 @ 11:53am (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 31, 2026 | Unknown | GerryITQ1gg | ||
| Knott Rode | Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:20pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | rattyboy | ||
| South Ridge Road | Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:19pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | rattyboy | ||
| South Ridge Singletrack | Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:18pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | rattyboy | ||
| Alps 2 Ocean: Victoria Hill Road to A2O turnoff | Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:06am (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 24, 2026 | Ideal | AIntemann | ||
| Old Fence Line | Oct 8, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 7, 2025 | Variable | tom-herbert-forest | ||
| Kihya's Way | Oct 8, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 7, 2025 | Variable | tom-herbert-forest | ||
| Snookered | Oct 8, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 7, 2025 | Variable | tom-herbert-forest | ||
| Jumpy Middle | Oct 8, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 7, 2025 | Ideal | tom-herbert-forest | ||
| Upper Tombstone | Oct 8, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 7, 2025 | Variable | tom-herbert-forest |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| markholloway | update | trail | activity #107142848 and 1 more | Nov 3, 2026 @ 1:06pm Nov 3, 2026 |
| Clintr | ridden | trail | activity #104682408 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 10:27pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| GerryITQ1gg | add | report | activity #102786940 | Aug 31, 2026 @ 4:53pm Aug 31, 2026 |
| rattyboy | add | report | activity #96946488 and 2 more | Jun 14, 2026 @ 2:18am Jun 14, 2026 |
| AIntemann | add | report | activity #91248389 | Mar 24, 2026 @ 11:44pm Mar 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | It's not obvious looking on TF, or the trail... | Jan 9, 2026 @ 1:12pm Jan 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Loved this trail. Semi-muddy meant I was on my... | Jan 9, 2026 @ 1:09pm Jan 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Easy climb up to access Squashed Possum.... | Sep 20, 2025 @ 10:08pm Sep 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Nice flow trail. A bit dry and some loose... | Sep 20, 2025 @ 10:07pm Sep 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | A great combo of open and flowy followed by... | Jan 18, 2025 @ 10:18pm Jan 18, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge8 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge8 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 63 | 45 miles | 8,268 ft | 22 miles | 1,306 ft | #1,897 | #35 | 63 | 445 | 2 | 4,144 | |
| E-Bike | 30 | 17 miles | 4,902 ft | 8 miles | 1,204 ft | #3,111 | #49 | 429 | 1 | 820 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 23 miles | 1,755 ft | 10 miles | 1,306 ft | #1,583 | #43 | 11 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 16 miles | 1,161 ft | 8 miles | 1,115 ft | #1,791 | #39 | 7 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 121 ft | 2,405 ft | 797 ft | #1,389 | #35 | 19 | ||||
| Hike | 45 | 37 miles | 5,912 ft | 17 miles | 1,306 ft | #1,214 | #22 | 431 | 100 | |||
| Trail Running | 46 | 38 miles | 5,663 ft | 17 miles | 1,306 ft | #3,539 | #47 | 433 | 1 | 170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Oamaru?
Oamaru has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Oamaru?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Oamaru are:
- Jumpy Middle (4.3/5)
- Snookered (4.2/5)
- Stagger and Roll (4.2/5)
- Connors Track (4.1/5)
- Cliffhanger (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Oamaru?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Oamaru are:
- January (28 activities)
- November (24 activities)
- March (23 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Oamaru?
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What is the longest trail in Oamaru?
The longest trail in Oamaru is Alps 2 Ocean: Windsor to Oamaru at 10.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Oamaru?
The best hiking trails in Oamaru are:
- Oamaru Botanic Gardens Alternate Walking Path
- South Hill to Test Street Walk
- Walking Track
- Old Fenceline
- Old Mill Link
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Oamaru?
The best trail running trails in Oamaru are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Oamaru?
Oamaru has a total of 65 trails. Of those, 63 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Oamaru to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Oamaru?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Oamaru is Kihya's Way with 503 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Oamaru?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Oamaru is South Ridge Singletrack with 602 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Oamaru?
Oamaru supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Oamaru?
The following bike services are available in Oamaru:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Oamaru?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Oamaru is Gully with an average grade of 24.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Oamaru?
The overall region status for Oamaru is Clear / Green. Out of 59 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Oamaru?
Yes, Oamaru supports e-bike riding. There are 29 trails in Oamaru that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Oamaru?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Oamaru are:
- AM (6 activities)
- Adaptive MTB (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Oamaru?
The most popular Strava segments in Oamaru are:
- Limeworks Climb (4,778 athletes)
- Cormacks to Saleyards on the Red Carpet (4,763 athletes)
- A2O OPG (4,497 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Oamaru?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Oamaru. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Oamaru?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Oamaru. View all adaptive trails in Oamaru for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Oamaru?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Oamaru directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Oamaru?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Oamaru are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Oamaru?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Oamaru are:
- Macro Scarpa (3/5)
- Alps 2 Ocean: Windsor to Oamaru (4.5/5)
- Oamaru Gardens Path (3.5/5)
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