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2-4 Hrs 15 kms (one way)

Highlights

  • Tongariro World Heritage Area
  • Colourful pioneer stories
  • Elegant viaducts

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Cross Country

Grade 2 |Easy

Rich in natural and cultural heritage, this fascinating ride follows an old byway through primeval forest, past railway relics, and over cobblestones.

Riding the trail

Ohakune’s Old Coach Road is a deservedly popular half-day adventure offering an enticing mix of pioneer stories, spectacular forest, volcanic scenery and some fast, flowing riding. It follows a re-discovered cobblestone road that once bridged a gap in the railway line before the ends were connected in 1909, and skirts World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park for much of the way,

Mostly smooth terrain and just a few moderate hill climbs make this trail suitable for most abilities. More ambitious riders can carry on to complete more challenging sections of the multi-day Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail, of which the Old Coach Road is a part.

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

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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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