The Lake Dunstan Trail has blown away all expectations with with more than 80,000 people in its first year.
It was hoped the trail would bring some economic relief to Central Otago during the pandemic - and has been a roaring success.
Our reporter Timothy Brown and camera operator Nathan McKinnon hit the trail to see what all the fuss is about.
Protest placards removed on opening of Lake Dunstan cycling and walking trail
9 May, 2021 08:53 PM
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Signs protesting about the state of Lake Dunstan were swiftly removed before cyclists, runners and walkers arrived. Photo / Shannon Thomson
Signs protesting about the state of Lake Dunstan were swiftly removed before cyclists, runners and walkers arrived. Photo / Shannon Thomson
Otago Daily Times
Freedom of speech?
That right was in question for the group behind a short-lived floating protest on Lake Dunstan on Saturday.
The protest was set up on the lake opposite Old Cromwell to coincide with the official public opening of the Lake Dunstan Cycling and Walking Trail.