40km Ride:
Map of Shantytown Layout:
The Finish:
Gold Trail finishes outside the Moana Hotel - Lake Brunner
Swing Bridge:
Before you get to the finish you will cross the swing bridge that carries you over the Arnold River, the outflow of Lake Brunner. You may want to stop and take in the views, but remember - you still have 2km to go the finish.
There are two race options:
1. Cockeye Creek, making it approximately 40km
2. Mosquito Creek, making it approximately 40km - "30-90 minutes shorter'
Course Map for Gold Trail
40km Mountain Bike Ride
Start Elevation 49 metres
Maximum Elevation 342 metres
Gain 653 metres
Please Note:
A number of roads used for this event are on private land and to access these roads you will require permission from the individual land owners. Some parts of the route may obly be accessed by obtaining a "Forest Access Permit" from Ngai Tahu Forest Estates Ltd. The route from year to year may also change due to forestry work in the area. Please refrain from trying to ride the route outside of the event without obtaining the appropriate permissions.