Riding Rotorua
& Timber Trail
USD 1299+TAX
GBP 999+TAX
NZD 1599+TAX
CAD 1599+TAX
EUR 1099+TAX
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Fly in, ride & escape, head home.
GRADE 2-3 EASY – INTERMEDIATE
DAYS 4
BACKCOUNTRY – E-BIKE OPTION
DEPART ROTORUA
ARRIVE ROTORUA
COST AUD 1599+TAX
COST USD 1299+TAX
COST GBP 999+TAX
COST NZD 1599+TAX
COST CAD 1599+TAX
COST EUR 1099+TAX
Ride the jewel in the crown of the North Island’s backcountry trails. This 4 day trip takes in the world class trails of Rotorua before delving deep into one of New Zealand’s most pristine forests. Ride the relatively easy Timber Trail, stay in comfortable accommodation in a forest paradise, and ride with expert guides and hosts.
Ask us about an e-bike option on this trip!
DAY 1 Arrive Rotorua
DAY 1
Arrive Rotorua, Ride Whakarewarewa Forest
Our trip begins in Rotorua – the capital of mountain biking in New Zealand. That’s our very biased local opinion, but you’ll see what we mean when we head into “the Redwoods”, as there’s a trail to suit anyone, and no mountain biking trip to New Zealand is complete without descending into the world famous Redwoods! So depending on how jetlagged you are, we can get a sense of what you’re after and hit the perfect trail – smooth buttermilky flowy goodness with berms galore, to rutty climbs, and technical ditches. Rotorua is famous for it’s “Hero Dirt” – tacky, with minimal rocks – all set up for maximum fun.
ACCOMMODATION: Okere Falls Lake House RIDE TIME: 3-5 hours DISTANCE: Up to you MEALS: (L,D)
DAY 2 Backcountry on the Timber Trail
DAY 2
Ride the backcountry on the Timber Trail (Pureora to Piropiro)
A drive south of Rotorua and through the volcanic heartland of the North Island brings us to the beginning of the Timber Trail – one of the most iconic multi day backcountry rides in New Zealand. After a final thorough check of our bikes and gear, we’ll head into the wild from Pureora, through dense mossy forest on single track, crossing numerous high suspension bridges over amazing forest canyons. There’s a sting in the tail on the first half of today’s ride – a 500 metre gradual ascent through cloud forest and mist, straight out of Lord of the Rings. After a break at the summit of Mt Pureora taking in the epic views, it’s an equally gradual descent down to Piropiro, and our accommodation for the evening, which definitely involves hearty food, hot showers, comfortable lodging and a well deserved drink.
ACCOMMODATION: Timber Trail Lodge RIDE TIME: 4-5 hours DISTANCE: 40 km MEALS: (B,L,D) CLIMB: 500 metres DESCENT: 540 metres MEALS: (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Ride the Timber Trail , return to Rotorua
DAY 3
Ride the Timber Trail (Piropiro to Ongarue), return to Rotorua
Today is a day of undulation on single track through epic forest (again!), over spectacular suspension bridges, past weird and wonderful rock formations and remnants of New Zealand’s colonial history, and all round fun on the best grade 2/3 trail in the world. After the 5km mark, the significant uphill section is behind us and it’s all about the descent through the forest, New Zealand’s highest suspension bridge, and experiencing the only rideable railway spiral in the world – a relic of New Zealand’s early logging pioneers. At the end of the trail we’ll head to National Park village, at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.
ACCOMMODATION: Okere Falls House RIDE TIME 5 hours DISTANCE: 44 km CLIMB: 400 metres DESCENT: 750 metres MEALS: (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Depart
DAY 4
Depart
Today is the last day of your Rotorua and Timber Trail riding adventure with us. We hope you’ll have enjoyed your time here, having ridden some of the best trails in New Zealand and taken in the best scenery on the planet in the process. Our specialty is first class guiding, being welcoming hosts, taking care of all the logistics and nitty gritty details, and ensuring it’s all done in style. We’ll send you home relaxed, refreshed and looking forward to the next epic ride.
TOUR DATES
TOUR DEPARTURE DATES
Departure dates
Check the list of departure dates below. Ask us if departure dates fall outside your travel dates and we’ll see what we can do!
2019: November 23rd, 29th | December 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
2020: January 12th, | February 7th, 14th | March 13th, 20th, 27th | April 3rd, 17th | May 1st, 8th | November 1st, 15th, 29th | December 13th, 27th
2021: January 10th, 24th | February 7th, 21st | March 7th, 21st | April 4th, 18th
The Dirt on the Details
RIDER SKILL LEVEL
Grade 2/3 – EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
ACCOMMODATION
Resting up in comfortable lodging and surroundings at the end of a days ride is important. We don’t like to dirtbag it anymore, so neither should you. We’ve selected lodges and hotels that are rider friendly and understand the importance of a place to hang out, wash your bike, socialise and exaggerate about riding experiences at the end the day on the trail.
INCLUSIONS
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, except for your free day in Rotorua where lunch and dinner are on you.
Riding snacks – because you need fuel
All transport and shuttles – all you need to concentrate on is riding
Guiding and hosting
All park entrance fees to our national parks and riding areas
All accommodation
Bike (although we encourage you to bring your own bike)
Helmet
EXCLUSIONS
International & domestic flights
Travel insurance
Extra personal riding gear. Eg. elbow pads, water/hydrations system backpack etc
“I had an amazing experience riding with NZ Mountain Biking in the North Island. Every detail was taken care of and the riding is outstanding! Thanks guys!”
