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4.2 miles
Distance
403 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:45:32
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
741 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,508 ft
Distance flat
00:45:32
Avg time
Goldfields Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding Area
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AKAKawerau RiverTrail
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#63173 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #84582 in E-Biking
- #311944 in Trail Running
- #129635 in Hiking
- #69292 in Gravel Biking
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National Ranking#1,399 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #1,853 in E-Biking
- #3,780 in Trail Running
- #1,803 in Hiking
- #1,122 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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SeasonTake care in Freeze-Thaw conditions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Garden
A 7km riverside ride from Bannockburn Bridge to Goldfields Mining Centre and Panners Cafe.
This old two way trail has been cleared and reopened over the last two years. It is now clear and rideable on the true left of the Kawarau River. It commences at the parking area near the Bannockburn Kawerau Bridge. It is also accessible from The Lake Dunstan Trail near Cromwell.
The trail ranges from good quality single track to short lengths of rougher 4WD track. Patches of soft loose gravel can be challenging in dry conditions
It passes through historic gold mine workings and scrubby river bank terraces with interesting river views. The trail is also used by walkers, dog walkers and trail runners.
The last 400m of trail to the Goldfields carpark are alongside SH6. Take care with vehicle traffic.
Access Info
From the carpark area at northern end of Bannockburn Bridge
Disclaimer
Take care alongside SH6 for last 400m.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 19 rides
- Last: Nov 1, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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