Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations. 

More than 62,000 riders have used the track since it opened in May. 

During January alone, 12,068 people passed the trail counter - almost as many people targeted for the entire year of 2028. 

Central Otago Queenstown Trail Network Trust Chairman Stephen Jeffery told Mike Hosking it's also helping out local businesses. 

“I’ve already estimated that the money going into our local economy would be between $10 and 12 million, huge impact on local economies.” 

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