Miners Trail

The Miners Trail is a 15km epic loop which traverses several of Arrowtown’s trails and is used for the annual Motatapu Off Road Event. Keen walkers and runners enjoy the challenge of Miner’s and its journey through farm roads, back-country, rivers, and short sections of steep ascent and descent.

The trail forms a loop, starting up Tobins Track, skirting Mt Beetham, and heading up to Bracken Saddle and a high point of 1047m with a stunning view of the Whakatipu basin. The trail narrows to a single track as it cuts across the top of the mountain and tracks down through New Chum Gully and then back down Tobins to the Arrow River. You will need time, energy, experience and good gear for this one.

Length: 15km
Duration: 3-4 hours
Grade: Advanced
Gear: Full hiking gear recommended

Half Day