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SavePart of Sandy Point Recreation Area has been designated by the Invercargill City Council for mountain bike use. The Southland Mountain Bike Club has done a great job building and maintaining the trails out here.
Grades range from Easy to Intermediate in this flat section of pine forest. The soil is sandy so drains very well during rain.
Grades range from Easy to Intermediate in this flat section of pine forest. The soil is sandy so drains very well during rain.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Either ride the 11km's from Invercargill along the tracks and cycle lanes, or there is a car park at the main entrance on Sandy Point Rd.
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- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
46 trails
- Hike
41 trails
- Trail Running
43 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 1
- 7
- 30
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 1, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 46
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 46
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 15
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 41
- Trails Trail Running
- 43
- Total Distance
- 50 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 897 ft
- Total Vertical
- 65 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 72 ft
- Reports
- 89
- Photos
- 7
- Completed Counter
- 2,295
Popular Sandy Point Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 4,318 ft • 24 ft • 138 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 31 ft • 135 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 31 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 5,072 ft • 21 ft • 102 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 24 ft • 100 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 1,427 ft • 19 ft • 96 •
Rebuilt in March 2023. This is the alternate entrance to the Sandy Point trails.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 73 ft • 94 •
This trail was completely rebuilt late 2020 due to logging. Flowing one way trail making useof all availible hills. It has the biggest hill at Sandy Point (about 15m High) with lookout to view Waddick.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,519 ft • 24 ft • 86 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 2,730 ft • 51 ft • 83 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Sandy Point Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Trail | Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 1, 2026 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Waihopai left bank | Mar 14, 2026 @ 6:50pm (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 13, 2026 | Ideal | KiwiFrog | ||
| Oreti River Trail | Feb 1, 2026 @ 3:34pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 31, 2026 | Ideal | jhkoning | ||
| The Brettinator | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:39am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Waddick | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Morrison | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Will Feral | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Links Road | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Big Mac | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo | ||
| Pitt Road | Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 11, 2025 | Unknown | Roydo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roydo | add | trail | activity #103019720 and 3 more | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:00am Sep 4, 2026 |
| Roydo | add | report | activity #96053954 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 6:03pm Jun 1, 2026 |
| 1footloose | wishlist | trail | activity #91189863 | Mar 24, 2026 @ 1:32am Mar 24, 2026 |
| OneFtLs | wishlist | trail | activity #91189458 | Mar 24, 2026 @ 1:15am Mar 24, 2026 |
| KiwiFrog | add | report | activity #90532305 | Mar 14, 2026 @ 12:03am Mar 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Excellent track with great up and down hills.... | Sep 21, 2025 @ 12:09am Sep 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Track currently closed due to trees down. | Sep 18, 2025 @ 6:56pm Sep 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great track, did it on my new Giant Reign E+... | May 27, 2025 @ 6:18pm May 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | Possibly my favourite section of trail here | Dec 30, 2021 @ 7:56pm Dec 30, 2021 | ||
| trail | Just updated Waddick with new GPX file. | Jan 8, 2021 @ 5:38pm Jan 8, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill) | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 10.8 km |
| Rakiura National Park | 36.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 46 | 50 miles | 896 ft | 15 miles | 66 ft | #5,121 | #106 | 6 | 89 | 3,891 | ||
| E-Bike | 46 | 50 miles | 896 ft | 15 miles | 66 ft | #2,478 | #62 | 89 | 98 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 15 | 28 miles | 220 ft | 10 miles | 56 ft | #3,229 | #104 | 4 | 35 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2,303 ft | 98 ft | 49 ft | #3,204 | #103 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 3,058 ft | 26 ft | 814 ft | 36 ft | #3,229 | #104 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 41 | 45 miles | 712 ft | 14 miles | 66 ft | #4,278 | #78 | 75 | 45 | |||
| Trail Running | 43 | 48 miles | 827 ft | 15 miles | 66 ft | #3,227 | #58 | 89 | 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandy Point?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandy Point are:
- access road (4.1/5)
- MITCH (4.1/5)
- JoJoe (4/5)
- Swoop (4/5)
- Morrison (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sandy Point?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Sandy Point. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Sandy Point?
The longest trail in Sandy Point is Invercargill to Bluff cycletrail at 16.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Sandy Point?
Sandy Point has a total of 46 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sandy Point to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sandy Point?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sandy Point is Invercargill to Bluff cycletrail with 102 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sandy Point?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sandy Point is Invercargill to Bluff cycletrail with 88 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sandy Point?
Sandy Point supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sandy Point?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sandy Point is Short with an average grade of 2.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Sandy Point?
The overall region status for Sandy Point is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 32 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Closed: 16
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Can I ride an ebike in Sandy Point?
Yes, Sandy Point supports e-bike riding. There are 25 trails in Sandy Point that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sandy Point?
The most popular Strava segments in Sandy Point are:
- Swamp Smell Sprint (2,983 athletes)
- CZAR Run (2,527 athletes)
- Stabicraft Sprint (2,431 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Sandy Point?
There are currently 16 closed trails in Sandy Point. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Closed: 16
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sandy Point?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sandy Point are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sandy Point?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sandy Point are:
- access road (5/5)
- Invercargill to Bluff cycletrail (0/5)
- Links Road (0/5)
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