Tramping tracks in Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy.
Oteake Conservation Park has a number of tracks suitable for both tramping and mountain biking.
This all-day walk, or mountain bike ride, leads to a well-preserved isolated mining area, deep in the heart of Central Otago.
These tailings are nationally significant as the only complete record of dredging activity from 1863 to 1963.
The Gibbston River Trail is a walking and mountain bike track that stretches 11km from the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge along the south bank of the Kawarau River to Waitiri Creek Wines.
A 2 hour loop walk and mountain bike through the Bannockburn Sluicings. View the historic relics that lie amongst the spectacular cliffs and pinnacles that have been sculpted by hydraulic mining.
Twelve Mile Creek Gorge was worked intensively by gold miners and you can still see signs of sluicing.
This is a fully interpreted walk through Arrowtown's restored Chinese Settlement.
Bannockburn a historic town established in 1858. There are fantastic walks and mountain biking that explores the historical gold mining relics, scenic picnic spots and also a cafe and wine tasting at the local vineyards.
Mount Aspiring National Park is a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys. It is a walker's paradise and a must for mountaineers.
Take a short walk or mountain bike ride to Quartz Reef Point, the best preserved example of herring bone tailings in the country.
Take a short walk around historic, man-made Blue Lake in St Bathans and view sluicings and gold mining relics.
Along the Bob's Cove Track and Nature Walk you'll find historic sites, swimming beaches and fishing opportunities.
This signposted walk in Bendigo Conservation Area takes you down to the mine entrances and the recently restored stamper battery.
Most of the Bendigo area is 'wander at will' but you can also walk the 10km Kānuka Loop Track and visit the Come in Time Battery.
Kopuwai Conservation Area offers a range of recreation opportunities including hunting.
Activities in the Glenorchy area include water sports, tramping and visiting historic sites.