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1.7 miles
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-236 ft
Descent
00:11:51
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
886 ft
Altitude min
998 ft
Altitude max
924 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-0.413%
Grade
-21.751%
Grade max
22.393%
Grade min
4,336 ft
Distance climb
3,581 ft
Distance down
1,221 ft
Distance flat
00:11:51
Avg time
Outlet Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHikuwai Conservation Area
Wānaka -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 95 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#94801 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #108702 in E-Biking
- #68253 in Trail Running
- #111517 in Hiking
- #6711 in Gravel Biking
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National Ranking#2,129 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #2,145 in E-Biking
- #1,374 in Trail Running
- #1,600 in Hiking
- #244 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeXC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Spectacular scenery and popular with walkers and bikers, the track follows the Clutha River/Mata-Au from its start/finish at the Lake Wanaka outlet and Hikuwai Reserve in Albert Town. This stretch of the river is world-renowned for its trout fishing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 31 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
All
- 600 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Directions to outlet-trail trailhead
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Dec 19, 2020 , Wānaka
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★ 2.0 • 20 miles • 1,153 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
An easy scenic ride out to Albert Town via the Clutha River and back.
3 Reviews & Comments
Zoetess
Yes please slow biker's and make noise or bell when coming to walkers. High usage but great that it can be a combined use trail.
Olivery
The trail is very busy during the Christmas/New Year holidays. Consider using the Hikuwai Loop instead (which is more fun anyway!).
If you do ride the Outlet track keep your speed well down and be courteous to other users.
If you do ride the Outlet track keep your speed well down and be courteous to other users.
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