Last Updated: 23rd Mar 2026
Shotover Gorge loop from Tuckers Beach
Fast River Trail
Last Updated: 23rd Mar 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 16 ?
Gnarl Factor: 15 ?
13.3km
440m
440m
Last Updated: 23rd Mar 2026
Last Updated: 23rd Mar 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 16 ?
Gnarl Factor: 15 ?
13.3km
440m
440m
Urban fringe
Combo
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Riverside
Open farmlands
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +6.50%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.60%
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1:40
Slow
1:25
Moderate
1:15
Fast
Starting at Tuckers Beach carpark, follow the trail towards the river and cross Kimi-ākau Bridge. At the top of the zig zags after the bridge there is a junction - turn left at this junction.
At approximately 3km you will reach another junction (the Hugo Tunnel intersection). Take the left and head down towards Hugo Tunnel. Go through the tunnel and follow the trail until you hill Atley Road (Arthurs Point).
At Atley Road take a right and follow the Wharehuanui Trail past Gatleys Tavern (A good place to stop for toilet and drink). Continue on past Littles Road. Shortly after Littles Road, take the first track to the right down some zig zags and follow this trail (crossing back over Littles road) until you reach the Hugo Tunnel intersection which you were at earlier. Head left and return back to the carpark via Kimi-ākau Bridge.
Historic Hugo Tunnel Kimi-ākau Bridge
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Will need your own transport. Carpark at Tuckers Beach.
14 km
25 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Perfect throughout.
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In Arthurs point there is a general store and pub you pass to buy water. No water on trail.
Gantleys Tavern
Arthurs Point
https://gantleystavern.co.nz/
Nice relaxed Pub
Franks - 11th Ave
Lower Shotover - 11th Ave
https://11thavebyfranks.co.nz/
Good food and coffee
Do you have another suggestion on where to go afterwards for the best coffee / cake / breakfast / brunch / beer?
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How fun was that?! Stunning early autumn day, crisp in the shade, while baking in the fun. I had no expectations coming in, just wanted something easy physically and mentally after running the Milford two days prior. Lovely new graded trails, gorgeous forest and magnificent canyon views alongside the Shotover River. I did not know about Hugo's Tunnel, so that was an added bonus.
Possibly less vert than I was expecting, but that was a welcome relief on tired legs.
Recommended!
March 10
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