We’ve crafted our mountain bike lessons to suit riders of all abilities. With experienced instructors, we are rider focused and tailor each session for you to achieve your goals.
Mountain Bike Lessons Rotorua
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+64 22 600 6562
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+64 22 600 6562
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"Can't recommend highly enough. I've used NZ MTB a couple of times now, on my own and most recently to help my 11yr old develop skills and confidence. The tailored coaching was perfect for me, working on exactly what I wanted." - Cy
Our trip was flawless from start to finish. Great organization by Jamie. The lodging,food,bikes and all the extras that make a trip so special have obviously been well thought out and planned. Jamie was a great guide keeping our group on trails that pushed us just enough to have great fun.The biking was absolutely phenomenal and as we head back to Florida we will be longing for the trails of rotarua for a long time.
Response from the owner 01:59 21 Apr 25
Thanks Bruce. It was great to host you all. It was great to find you the perfect trails for your abilities and the conditions. Until next time! Cheers 
Well worth doing. I had a great 1:1 lesson with Asher. He worked quickly through basics and then into some tips and tricks on specific areas to help improve speed and flow through trails. I immediately saw the positive impact from the new skills and have a much better understanding of what to focus on and think about on a ride. Thank you Asher. I’ll be back again.
Response from the owner 19:50 12 Apr 25
That’s great to hear Rebecca. Thank you for the feedback and great to hear you have some great take aways. Look forward to catching up with you next time. 
My 3-hour lesson with Jamie set me up with essential, introductory skills including optimum riding positions, trail awareness, braking insights and how to negotiate terrain changes and drops - as a result a massive improvement in confidence, speed and flow especially on downhill tracks. Extremely worthwhile!
Response from the owner 18:56 01 Apr 25
Thanks Phil - It was great to give you a good solid platform to progress from! I look forward to catching up with you at some point down the track. 
5 stars all day. Jamie helped us piece together our riding puzzle, turning advanced tracks from a bit of hoping for the best into a smooth, controlled and confident ride, almost overnight. Such a simple approach but so effective.
Response from the owner 06:11 03 Mar 25
Stoked to help you both unlock some new features and lines. Looking forward to checking in with you in a few months time 
If I could give 6 out of 5 stars I would! Jaime w/New Zealand Mountain Biking was an amazing guide full of an in depth knowledge of all the trails we rode! My wife and I could have simply tried our best to navigate the trails in Rotorua but with Jaime’s help we were able to have a stress free epic adventure navigating a wide variety of trails plus as a bonus, he put up with my endless questions about the area. If you looking for a guide, stop looking and hire Jaime!
Response from the owner 05:47 26 Feb 25
Thanks for the feedback Andy! That is what having a local on call is all about - I hope I was able to give you enough info about the area to satisfy the hunger! 
We booked 4 days of private guided tours with Jamie and it was incredible. We rode Whakarewarewa Forest, Maunga Kākaramea and did a heli shuttle ride around the Kaimanawa Range. All four days were amazing, packed with some of the best riding this area has to offer. Jamie works with you to tailor the trip according to your riding skills and goes above and beyond to make sure you’re having heaps of fun. I would definitely recommend him and his company!
Response from the owner 02:49 24 Feb 25
Thanks Fer, it was great to kick start your NZ trip with a solid few days of getting in some great riding. All the best with the rest of your trip! 
100000% worth the investment in a lesson; just one session with Jamie has literally changed my riding and my confidence! Cannot recommend enough! And a really lovely guy too! Thanks Jamie!
Response from the owner 07:01 16 Feb 25
Thanks for the feedback Emma. Stoked that you are feeling so good on your bike now! 
Absolutely worth the money for lessons! I think I progressed more in a day and a half with Jamie than I have the last 7 months of living and riding in Rotorua. We had a really nice time working on technique and building skills, but I didn’t realize just how much it helped until we went out for our next ride and suddenly “scary” features felt easy and in control.
Response from the owner 06:52 24 Dec 24
Great to hear that you are stoked on the progress made on the Level Up course. I am looking forward to following up in the new year and taking what we worked on even further! Thanks, Jamie 
We booked via Jamie and he arranged a ride training session with Asher for my 12 year old son Kobe. It was a great session at Redwoods. Anyone who has been here would understand that it has trails all over the place. The session was for the team to provide coaching but also to assist in showing the best trails for Kobes ability. It was a great experience for Kobe and we will be back for another session in the future. Highly recommend if you visit rotarua and you don't know the hill that well book in a session as it will be well worth it.
Response from the owner 04:49 21 Dec 24
Great to hear that Kobe had such a good time out there with Asher. Kobe is such a talented rider. It is awesome to have the flexibility to show him exaclty what he needed to see. 
I can't say enough about riding with Jamie and New Zealand MTB for a few days this November. Progression leaps and bounds, world class trail systems, Jamie's ability to sort out the best trails for us on the fly, and last but not least his low key sense of hospitality felt just like riding and hanging with friends at home. Already planning our return next year 🙂
Jamie with New Zealand Mountain Biking was an amazing guide and it was an outstanding experience. My wife and I did the Hero Dirt Mountain Bike Tour late Oct 2024 and it was an excellent mix of riding in different regions with different scenes. Jamie was very receptive to what we enjoyed, and he tailored the trails to our riding style and skill level. The food and accommodations were great, and we felt very well taken care of. The Hero Dirt tour was the perfect way of introducing us to the mountain biking in the region/New Zealand (my wife and I are both from Canada and we primarily ride enduro in BC and AB). It was a great mix of shuttling and pedalling days, and the heli-bike-trip at the end was amazing. After the Hero Dirt Mountain Bike Tour, my wife and I continued to mountain bike multiple regions in the North and South Island, and I would have to say that the mountain biking we did with Jamie in Rotorua was definitely the best.Jamie seemed to know all the trails like the back of his hand – he was able to give us a run- down of all the upcoming trails, a heads up on all the terrain features, and was able to adapt trails as we went. He also gave us both riding and travel recommendations for the rest of our NZ trip. Sure, you could have had a “similar” experience guiding yourself with Trail Forks, but the comfort of having a very experienced guide in an unfamiliar area allowed us to get a ton of extremely fun riding in without much brain power. Having Jamie as a guide was absolutely invaluable, and I would highly recommend booking with New Zealand Mountain Biking if you want to get the ultimate NZ mountain biking experience.
Jamie from New Zealand Mountain Bike was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better guide who took us to amazing trails that suited our riding style. Everyone felt so comfortable with Jamie and he gave some great pointers too. We had a group with all different riding styles and he made sure everyone had the best experience. He also made sure we didn't go hungry. If you want to see the best of Rotoruas Redwoods, book in with these guys!
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Level UP – 3-Days of Skills
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
Take your riding to the next level with like-minded people on this block course riding weekend! This is a short course with a small group to focus on improving your riding in one of the best areas in NZ for progression and Mountain Biking lessons.
MAXIMUM 8 RIDERS PER GROUP
Limited to 4 per instructor. Larger group sizes can be organised.
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Private MTB Lessons
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
There is a lot more to mountain biking than just the bike. Take a few hours with one of our coaches to learn new skills, new trails, and have a great time with a group of friends or family, your partner, or one-on-one with your own skills instructor. This is our most popular option for those who have hit a road block with their riding or just want to increase their confidence in a shorter amount of time. Trails to suit all abilities.
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Group MTB Coaching
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 4 x 2 HOUR SESSIONS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | WEEKLY 5.30-7.30pm
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 4 x 2 HOUR SESSIONS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | WEEKLY 5.30-7.30pm
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 4 x 2 HOUR SESSIONS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | WEEKLY 5.30-7.30pm
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 4 x 2 HOUR SESSIONS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | WEEKLY 5.30-7.30pm
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 4 x 2 HOUR SESSIONS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | WEEKLY 5.30-7.30pm
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 4 x 2 HOUR SESSIONS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | WEEKLY 5.30-7.30pm
Helping you ride smoother on more challenging trails with a smile on your face! Join our after-work group sessions for riders of all abilities. This well rounded course will help all aspects of your riding.
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Private e-Bike Lessons
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
This is the best way to learn the capabilities of your new e mountain bike. Whether you have had your ebike for years, months, or days, join us for lessons to build confidence and have a bunch of fun while you’re at it. Tailored to your ability so that you feel comfortable and relaxed to learn some new skills!
Your Local Trails
Remote Mountain Bike Coaching
REMOTE COACHING | 3 MONTHS | GRADE 3-6 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ONLINE
REMOTE COACHING | 3 MONTHS | GRADE 3-6 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ONLINE
REMOTE COACHING | 3 MONTHS | GRADE 3-6 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ONLINE
REMOTE COACHING | 3 MONTHS | GRADE 3-6 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ONLINE
REMOTE COACHING | 3 MONTHS | GRADE 3-6 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ONLINE
REMOTE COACHING | 3 MONTHS | GRADE 3-6 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ONLINE
Set up your bike and over three months, take your riding to the next level. This remote coaching is designed to work around your busy life so that you can improve on your customized skills sessions when the time suits you. This MTB program is designed around you and your riding style to empower you with the tools that you need to progress your riding.
INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Private Shuttle Assisted Coaching
ENDURO, TECH & FLOW | HALF DAY | GRADE 3-5 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ROTORUA
A private shuttle is a good option if you want a few days of lessons topped off with a day of riding and using your new skills. A shuttle is a great way to access the longer trails in the forest without exerting yourself too much on the climb. Let your coach put together a great progression of trails to confidently check out some new trails.
This gravity-assisted option is perfect for intermediate-expert riders.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Kids Sunday Sessions
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | APRIL-JULY
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | APRIL-JULY
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | APRIL-JULY
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | APRIL-JULY
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | APRIL-JULY
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | APRIL-JULY
Weekends usually mean your young rippers keen as beans to get out riding so we’ve made it easy for them to get their riding fix and for parents to be able to sneak in some riding time of their own while we teach em some stuff and get them stoked on mountain biking. Check out our Kids Sunday Sessions page for more details on our children’s mountain biking classes and find out availability. Spaces fill fast!
EARLY BIRD – BOOK 4 SESSIONS for $360
SPACES ARE LIMITED to 8 kids
Corporate Leadership – Rotorua
Te Punaha Whakapakari
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
By learning more about yourself, how you react under pressure, and your ability to learn and adapt, we will have you coming out of this retreat with a clear set of goals and strategies to help your leadership in the workplace.