1 Day - 1 Week 160+ km

Highlights

  • Expertly built single-track
  • Huge variety of trails
  • Native & exotic forest

Proximity

  • by car:

    5 mins from central Rotorua

  • by bicycle:

    20 mins from central Rotorua

  • by car:

    1 hr from Taupō

Cross Country/Downhill

Grade 1-6 |Easiest - Extreme

Enter mountain biking heaven amongst towering redwoods and lush native bush – and discover why Rotorua is up there with the world’s best.

Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest Tracks are world-class - heaven for mountain bikers of all levels.
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Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua

Riding the track

Known simply as ‘The Redwoods’, the 5600-hectare Whakarewarewa Forest is a mountain biking mecca, and the envy of other mountain bike hubs not only throughout New Zealand, but the world. Red Bull TV even claims that ‘when we die and go to mountain bike heaven, there’s a good chance it will probably look like Rotorua.’ It is also one of the reasons Rotorua was awarded gold-level ride centre status by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) – one of only six centres in the world.

The epi centre of mountain biking in Rotorua, the Redwoods are located just south of central city, and comprises lush native bush, stands of towering Californian Redwoods, and other exotic trees. Threaded through it is more than 160 km of expertly constructed single-track and forestry roads traversing volcanic, free-draining soil that ensures awesome riding, all year round.

Plan your mountain biking holiday

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Key Mountain Biking Tour Operators

Enjoy the freedom of riding without the hassle of logistics by taking a guided or self-guided mountain bike tour.

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New Zealand Mountain Biking Tips & FAQs

Few countries in the world serve up such diverse riding – from urban forest trails to rugged, remote mountaintop tracks. Plan to stay safe and savour them.

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New Zealand Travel Guide

Planning a biking holiday to New Zealand? Read our practical travel advice before you depart.

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