Coronet Loop & Coronet Peak Trails are Closed for winter.
Circumnavigating the Kelvin Heights Golf Course, this trail rewards with impressive views, hidden beach coves and a series of impressive art installations. The trail surface includes some sections with roots and rocks, so a little more challenging for less experienced cyclists or for negotiation with a push chair.
The Kelvin Peninsula Sculpture Trail can be enjoyed in a clockwise, or anti-clockwise direction. Directions here are for an clockwise loop:
Starting at Kelvin Beach, head along Grove Lane to the western side of the peninsula. Follow the track along the edge of the lake on the outside of the golf course, watch out for golfers as they have right of way. Here you’ll find the first of the 4 sculptures, Wakatipu Kuikui by artist Mark Hill, an impressive figure with wild hair blowing into the wind, soak up her energy as you pass and make your way on the track and into the forest.
Follow the trail through the forest; look out for Terry’s Cove, named after the Queenstown Trails Trust’s founding Chairman, Terry Stevens. Terry’s Cove makes a wonderful stop to soak up the views of Cecil and Walter Peak on the other side of the lake Wakatipu.
The second sculpture to look out for is a schist and steel static kinetic sculpture by Arrowtown artist Shane Woolridge. The Woolridge sculpture, named Thru Link to Peak, is constructed using 25 tonnes of schist and perfectly frames Walter Peak on the far side of the lake.
The forest opens up to views of the Queenstown Gardens and Ben Lomond, keep your eyes open and don’t miss the next impressive sculpture: The Kelvin Peninsula Goats by Auckland artist Jeff Thompson who is best known for his work in corrugated iron.
The trail continues past the Wakatipu Yacht Club and back to the beach near Kelvin Grove, keep your eyes peeled for the last sculpture hiding the trees. Created by local artist Mark Hill, and known as Presence, Mark says his work depicts a tree spirit. “The location is perfect and the colors of Presence blend with the surrounding trees. In fact the sculpture blends so well it catches you by surprise when you first see it.”
From Kelvin Beach you can continue on the Kelvin Peninsula Trail back towards Frankton or head south onto the Jack’s Point Trail via Peninsula Road and Poplar Drive. You’ll find the Jacks Point Trail head inside Jardine Park. Please take note the Jack’s Point Trail is an advanced ride / grade 4 trail.
The Kelvin Peninsula Sculpture Trail can be enjoyed in a clockwise, or anti-clockwise direction. Directions here are for an clockwise loop:
Starting at Kelvin Beach, head along Grove Lane to the western side of the peninsula. Follow the track along the edge of the lake on the outside of the golf course, watch out for golfers as they have right of way. Here you’ll find the first of the 4 sculptures, Wakatipu Kuikui by artist Mark Hill, an impressive figure with wild hair blowing into the wind, soak up her energy as you pass and make your way on the track and into the forest.
Follow the trail through the forest; look out for Terry’s Cove, named after the Queenstown Trails Trust’s founding Chairman, Terry Stevens. Terry’s Cove makes a wonderful stop to soak up the views of Cecil and Walter Peak on the other side of the lake Wakatipu.
The second sculpture to look out for is a schist and steel static kinetic sculpture by Arrowtown artist Shane Woolridge. The Woolridge sculpture, named Thru Link to Peak, is constructed using 25 tonnes of schist and perfectly frames Walter Peak on the far side of the lake.
The forest opens up to views of the Queenstown Gardens and Ben Lomond, keep your eyes open and don’t miss the next impressive sculpture: The Kelvin Peninsula Goats by Auckland artist Jeff Thompson who is best known for his work in corrugated iron.
The trail continues past the Wakatipu Yacht Club and back to the beach near Kelvin Grove, keep your eyes peeled for the last sculpture hiding the trees. Created by local artist Mark Hill, and known as Presence, Mark says his work depicts a tree spirit. “The location is perfect and the colors of Presence blend with the surrounding trees. In fact the sculpture blends so well it catches you by surprise when you first see it.”
From Kelvin Beach you can continue on the Kelvin Peninsula Trail back towards Frankton or head south onto the Jack’s Point Trail via Peninsula Road and Poplar Drive. You’ll find the Jacks Point Trail head inside Jardine Park. Please take note the Jack’s Point Trail is an advanced ride / grade 4 trail.
If you are not cycling to the trail head, parking can be found at either end of Grove Lane on Kelvin Peninsula.
Transport is readily available for you and your bikes - get in touch with one of our tour operators for bike hire and transport options via our Trail Services.
The Sculpture Trail links back to Frankton via the Kelvin Peninsula Trail and either back to Queenstown or towards Gibbston / Arrowtown via the Twin Rivers Trail. Or find your way to Jardine Park for the start of the Jack's Point Trail.
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