• GLENORCHY trails trust

      Towards safer community trails around Glenorchy Kinloch Paradise Routeburn Dart & Rees Valleys

    • our mission/vision

       To build walking and cycling trails within and between the communities at the head of the lake to separate riders/walkers from roads for safety, enjoyment, & health of the community as well as visitors to the area.Implementation of the missing link in the Te Araroa Trail between Queenstown & Greenstone valley via Glenorchy & Kinloch.To build separate single track mountain bike trails for community use.

    • our trails / trail goals

      Currently we are fundraising for one trails - The Campbell town to Glenorchy trail

       

    • our supporters

      Without the support of the community this project wouldn't be possible. The following groups stand behind the Trust in it's goals and for that we're truly grateful

      • The Glenorchy Community Trust
      • Rural Women Glenorchy
      • Queenstown Lakes District Council
      • Community Trust South
      • Glenorchy School
      • The Department of Conservation
      • Queenstown Mountain Bike Club
      • The Glenorchy Community Association

    • news

       

      21 December 2020

       

      DOC submission.

       

      The Glenorchy Trails Trust has been working hard to make sure bikers get considered as future users of DOC land where appropriate.

       

      Cms Submission Document

       

       

      25th September 2018

       

      Today the QLDC announced a grant to the newly formed Head of the Lake Trails Trust of $20,000 for development of a Ten Year Strategic Plan.

       

      The Head of the Lake Trails Trust will work with QLDC's Economic Development Manager and GM Community Services who are working on the development of a district wide mountain biking strategy.

       

      Thank you QLDC!

    • The Head of the Lake area

    • together great things happen

      We need your support!

       

      Donations can be made directly to our bank account

      Please put your name in the code box unless you wish to remain anonymous

      You can contact us for a receipt by clicking the donate button below. We are a charitable trust

    • Connect With Us

      Head of the Lake Trails Charitable Trust

      0220440065

      Phone: 0220 44 0065 Trust Chairman

       

    • Links

    • This is our back yard

      It's a great place to live & explore

      View at the head of the lake Glenorchy area
      Kinloch Wharf
      The Routeburn river
      South Island Robin
      Big trees around here
      Looking into Paradise
      Walking on the Routeburn - an easy ride from Gleorchy by e-bike
      The Greenstone river

    • Find us

      Glenorchy's approximately 45 minutes drive from Queenstown on one of the most scenic roads in the world. Allow at least an hour for photo stops along the way. All other parts of the head of the lake area are reached via Glenorchy

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