Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks along with many other nature reserves offer a wide range of biking adventures featuring incredible history.

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    • Two cyclists crossing over the Bridge to Nowhere
    • The iconic Bridge to Nowhere
    • An incredible natural and cultural experience awaits riders on this epic Central North Island track.
    • Mountains to sea Cycle Trail

    Bridge to Nowhere Mountain Biking Trail

    Ruapehu

    Cross Country/Enduro

    Ruapehu

    Cross Country/Enduro

    1-2 Tage — 36 Km

    • tnz-car 40 mins from Ohakune
    • tnz-car 1hr 40min from Whanganui

    This remote mountain biking adventure winds through the heart of mystical Whanganui National Park to a striking bridge that literally leads to nowhere.
  2. Riding the 42 Traverse along abandoned forestry trails

    Mountain Biking 42 Traverse

    Ruapehu

    Cross Country/Enduro

    Ruapehu

    Cross Country/Enduro

    3-6 Hrs — 46 km

    • tnz-car 1 hr 15 mins from Taupō
    • tnz-car 40 mins from Ohakune
    • tnz-car 15 mins from National Park

    A New Zealand classic from way back, this predominantly downhill wilderness mountain biking ride serves up spectacular volcanic scenery and beautiful native bush.
  3. Ohakune Old Coach Road

    Mountain Biking the Ohakune Old Coach Road

    Ruapehu

    Cross Country

    Ruapehu

    Cross Country

    2-4 Hrs — 15 kms (one way)

    • tnz-car 5 mins from Ohakune
    • tnz-car 1hr 45mins from Taupō

    Rich in natural and cultural heritage, this fascinating mountain biking ride in New Zealand's North Island follows an old byway through primeval forest, past railway relics, and over cobblestones.

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