Glenroy Valley

Time: 4 hrs one way
Distance: 14 km

From Murchison, head south up the Matakitaki valley to the Glenroy Valley Road turn-off. A 4WD road starts here and passes through privately owned farmland, open grassland and beech
forest before arriving at the private Mid Glenroy Hut. The route continues beyond the hut for another 8 km.

Note: The gate at the start of the 4WD road on private land is often locked so you are advised to contact the landowner, G Thurlow +64 3 523 9436, before starting your ride. The track is unformed with numerous river crossings and should not be attempted after heavy rain.

Matakitaki Valley

Time: 4 hrs one way
Distance: 15 km

The Mangles-Tutaki Road turn-off on State Highway 6 is about 8 km north of Murchison. Continue to the South Tutaki Road turn-off, then on to Mount Ella Station and follow signs to the car park.

Start on the 4WD road that follows the Matakitaki River’s true right (the right as you look downstream). It passes through privately owned farmland, open grassland and beech forest with a number of side streams to cross before arriving at historic Downie Hut.

Note: Mountain biking is not permitted beyond Downie Hut.

These are shared-use tracks. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.

Mountain biking is not allowed in Nelson Lakes National Park other than on formed roads.