Glenorchy Grind gravel ride
A gravel bike event on the roads at the head of Lake Whakatipu, with a 160 km Stoked Grind, the 86 km Kiwi Park Twin Rivers and the 57 km Blanket Bay Paradise Dash.
- when
- 17 October 2026
- where
- Glenorchy
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Run, ride, race
From Glenorchy Grind, entry info, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Saturday, 17 October 2026, 8am to 5pm (community listing) |
| Where | Glenorchy and the Dart, Rees and Paradise roads |
| Cost | Late entry from 1 October: $189 (160 km), $159 (86 km), $115 (57 km), excluding booking fees |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Can you take part | Yes, visitors can join in; see the organiser for entry and any limits |
| Organiser | Glenorchy Grind (opens in a new tab) |
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Getting there
Glenorchy is 46 km from central Queenstown, about 45 min to 1 h by car (Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, sealed and winding, no fuel until Glenorchy). Without a car: No public bus. Track-transport shuttles and day tours run from town, mostly in the Great Walks season.
Around the same time
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- At the World's Edge (AWE) chamber music festivalSat, 3 Oct to Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Frankton
- Glenorchy Spring Flower ShowSaturday, 10 October 2026 · Glenorchy Hall
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Source: Glenorchy Grind, entry info, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.