Around the Mountains Cycle Trail

Many cyclists start the trail at Walter Peak Station on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, after a boat trip on the TSS Earnslaw.

[citation needed] Work on stage one from Kingston to Mossburn started in June 2013 and included the construction of purpose-built cycle bridges crossing the Mataura River and Eyre Creek.

Stage two of the cycle trail was completed in 2017, using existing low volume roads from the end point of Centre Hill through to the termination at Walter Peak Station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

[citation needed] Funding was approved in April 2019 from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to install 28 interpretation panels capturing the unique history of the local areas, along with bike stands and water tanks to enhance the shelters.

[citation needed] Southland District Council employs a dedicated Trail Manager and there is an official partnership programme with local businesses.