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1,335 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:03:02
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
59 ft
Altitude min
64 ft
Altitude max
59 ft
Altitude start
62 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-1.1%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
758 ft
Distance climb
43 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
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Central Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandy Point
    Invercargill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Central trail running North-South between Waddick and Dog's Dinner

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 1, 2026
open again following wind storm
Oct 29, 2025 @ 10:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2025
Temporarily closed due to fallen Trees
Mar 18, 2020 @ 2:57pm
Mar 18, 2020
Oct 27, 2019 @ 12:13pm
Oct 27, 2019
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Central Trail

        ▼ Where is Central Trail located?
        Central Trail is located in Sandy Point, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is part of the Sandy Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -46.46203, 168.2556.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Central Trail?
        Central Trail has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 59 ft to 64 ft.
        ▼ How long is Central Trail?
        Central Trail is 1,335 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Central Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Central Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Central Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Central Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Central Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Central Trail. The trail is 1,335 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Central Trail?
        Central Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 85 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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