Partner with SLT
Join a unified community of businesses, operators, and trail users who power the future of Southern Lakes Trails - helping to maintain, expand, and celebrate the region’s trail network.
[ PARTNERSHIP ]
Why Partner with Southern Lakes Trails?
Becoming a Partner with Southern Lakes Trails has lots of benefits to both you and us - together we can grow to help the local communities even more.
Align your brand with trail stewardship and community wellbeing
Build trust and visibility as a verified SLT Partner
Access shared marketing opportunities and co-branded campaigns
Strengthen your connection with local trail users and visitors
Photo Credit: Geoff Marks
[ BENEFITS ]
Partner Perks & Recognition
Digital / Online
Official “SLT” Partner” decal/badge for digital and in-store use.
Approved Operators to receive an additional ‘Approved Operators’ decal / badge
Listing on the SLT website with logo, business description, and link
Inclusion in social media welcome and spotlight posts
Opportunities for co-promotions or joint marketing campaigns with SLT
Featured in “Our Trusted Partners” section on the SLT website
2x Track Pack Memberships
Feature profile on SLT website within “Our Trusted Partners” section
Spotlight opportunities on social media and newsletters
Joint marketing and co-promotion with SLT
Access to educational trail materials for your customers
Invitations to SLT partner and community events
Recognition in SLT’s annual report
Print / Physical
“Official Partner” decal for your business premises
“Approved Operator” decal for your bike business, premises and vehicles
Donation signage / QR code display to encourage customer contributions
Trail safety and education posters (SLT co-branded for trail operators)
Master Trail Map with individual trails with partners listed on the maps.
Community & Engagement
Invitations to partner and community networking events
Recognition in SLT newsletters, reports, and promotions
Access to education materials for your team or customers
Public recognition as a business backing local trails and community health
All Businesses welcome - from $495 a year
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How does your Partnership help?
Partner contributions directly support trail management, maintenance programmes and safety eduction - ensuring the region’s trail network continues to thrive for locals and visitors alike.
Recognition with Nga Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trails as an official partner of SLT.
Photo Credit: Richard Foale
“A brilliant trail with spectacular views and a great sense of adventure. Quiet, well signed, and accessible, with plenty of opportunities to stop and take photos. We’ll definitely be back.”
“Perfect conditions, great weather, and outstanding scenery. The trail quality made the ride comfortable and enjoyable, even on the more challenging sections.”
“The cliff bridges and boardwalk sections are incredible — always something interesting to look forward to. The views over the lake are simply stunning.”
[ APPROVED PARTNERS ]
Approved Partners supporting our Trail network
Our trusted partners are scattered across our full network, and each can help you get the most of your trail. Click on any of the tiles below to be taken directly to their respective websites.
[ GET INVOLVED ]Donations welcome!
Want to donate to our wonderful trail network? Click the button below to make a donation of your choice - no matter how small it might be, every donation is greatly appreciated and goes a long way towards maintaining our incredible trails.
Thank you so much!