Support
Partners & Supporters
Our trails are only possible with the generous support of partners and supporters who recognise the importance and shared purpose of what the trails mean to live, work and play in Queenstown.
Funders
Our Funders are the charitable trusts and philanthropic organisations whose generous investment helps us build, protect and enhance the Queenstown Trail network. Their support goes beyond individual projects. It is a long-term commitment to the health, wellbeing and connection of our communities, and we're proud to have them alongside us.
Hugo Charitable Trust
Maryanne Green established the Hugo Charitable Trust in 2017 to continue the philanthropy of her father, Hugh Green. Queenstown Trails is delighted to welcome the significant support of the Hugo Charitable Trust. This new partnership is preserving the history of the region, as well as enhancing and protecting the legacy of the trails for future generations. Thank you!
Central Lakes Trust
Central Lakes Trust is strongly committed to the development and enhancement of tracks and trails across the region. For more than a decade, we have invested in this sector, recognising the vital role these networks play in promoting health, wellbeing, and community connection. We are proud to continue supporting initiatives that make the outdoors more accessible and enjoyable for all.
Corporate Supporters - businesses giving back with purpose.
Our Corporate Supporters are businesses committed to giving back to the community they operate in. Their support has a direct and lasting impact on the trails - from day-to-day maintenance to long-term trail development - and we're proud to have them alongside us.
Pak'n Save Queenstown
"At PAK’nSAVE Queenstown we’re passionate about positively impacting our customers’ lives every day and supporting our communities to succeed. We’re therefore excited and proud to continue to provide financial support to the Queenstown Trails Trust to assist with trail maintenance and future development ensuring this amazing asset is available to us all for recreational enjoyment, fitness and wellbeing pursuits and as an active commuter solution for all who chose to use the trail network.”
-Michelle & Anthony King
Aotea Gifts
"Aotea Gifts is a supporter of local facilities that contribute to the unique experiences that people have in New Zealand. The Queenstown Trails Trust is a provider of an iconic asset that is of benefit to both locals and visitors alike.
We love to ride and explore the Wakatipu Basin. The Queenstown Trails explore some spectacular areas that we can all be very proud of. Aotea Gifts Family is proud to support the construction and upkeep of these trails so we call all share some world class mud, sweat & gears."
- Richard Hanson
SkyCity
"At SkyCity Queenstown, our values shape everything we do, and one value, Better Never Stops, perfectly reflects the Trust’s dedication and commitment to continuously enhancing Queenstown’s trail network.
Through its ongoing expansion and improvement of trails across the region, the Trust continually seeks to enhance Queenstown's active transport routes, placing our community at the heart of every project.
This commitment is essential to preserving Queenstown's natural beauty and fostering healthier, more active communities, and as a business rooted in the heart of Queenstown, we're proud to support this ongoing effort to connect people, inspire adventures, and create experiences that benefit all."
- SkyCity Queenstown
Gallagher
Previously known as Crombie Lockwood in New Zealand, Gallagher have a long history of helping New Zealanders with their insurance needs. The local business, was established in 1978, and is still led by two of its Kiwi founders, Steve Lockwood and Carl O’Shea.
The Queenstown Trails Trust is excited to have Gallagher Insurance as a major sponsor and anticipates achieving shared goals together.
Luxury Real Estate
“We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with the Queenstown Trails Trust. The trail network adds immense value to our region, both in terms of encouraging people to get outside and explore and also in promoting sustainable transport options. It’s a privilege to support an initiative that genuinely enriches our community.” - Nick Horton, Director of Luxury Real Estate New Zealand
Co-director, Terry Spice, adds “So many of the properties we represent are directly connected to or neighbouring these iconic trails, and we’ve seen first-hand the appeal they hold for people investing in the area. The trails aren’t just a lifestyle asset – they’re a genuine drawcard for the region. Our team are all keen trail users, so it’s a partnership that resonates with us both professionally and personally”.
European Bakery
Peter Price, owner of European Bakery, says “While out riding the trails, Amanda and I both agreed that supporting Queenstown Trails was the perfect way for us to give back to a region we love. With European Bakery’s strategic focus on people, products, and community it made the decision to partner with Queenstown Trails an easy one. It ticks all the boxes – combining our business with our passion for biking, and making a difference."
Co-owner, Amanda O'Donoughue, adds “It’s amazing to see the expansion of the network and the positive environmental impacts its having, from conservation to trapping and planting, we’re so incredibly lucky to have such pristine trails right on our doorstep."
The Cargo Collective
“The trail network is the backbone of Queenstown’s outdoor lifestyle,” says Malcolm Blakey, MD of The Cargo Collective. “Those early-morning rides, the weekend missions, and the chance to explore this regions landscape from an entirely different angle—it all starts with great trails.”
Cargo’s collaboration with the Queenstown Trails Trust celebrates exactly that. “The Trust does outstanding work creating and caring for the trails we adventure on year-round,” Malcolm continues. “It’s a privilege for us to support a team that brings so much energy, opportunity, and enjoyment to this place we call home.”
Aluume
"Aluume Wellness was conceived around the idea of purposeful recovery and the importance of considered spaces in which to pause. Queenstown attracts people who come here to move, to hike, ride, ski and climb, and the Queenstown Trails Trust is central to that experience. Supporting the Trust is a natural extension of what we do.Queenstown’s trails represent access, connection and time spent outdoors. They link communities, encourage active lifestyles and allow visitors and locals to experience the landscape at ground level. That ethos closely aligns with Aluume’s offering. Bathe and Thermae are designed as contemporary recovery spaces, places to reset after time in the mountains or on the bike.The Trust contribute to sustainable tourism. They encourage slower exploration, repeat visitation and meaningful engagement with the region. As a Queenstown based business, investing back into that ecosystem is important to us."
- Jay Errington, Aluume General Manager
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