COST CAD 371.16+TAX
Get more riding than you can shake a stick at. Private shuttles to the best trails in the Redwoods.
GRADE 3-5 INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED
DAYS 1/2 day
BACKCOUNTRY
DEPART ROTORUA
ARRIVE ROTORUA
COST From NZD $870
Serious about improving your riding? This is for you.
Without a doubt, the Redwoods Forest in Rotorua is home to the best riding in New Zealand. It’s even better when you join our private shuttles with a coach. You’ll have access to the highest hills in the forest and their incredible array of world-class single track, you’ll get in a TONNE of riding in 3.5 hours without the tough climbs with a coach who knows the forest like the back of their hand. This mountain bike lesson includes Private shuttles in Whakarewarewa Forest, riding snacks, and coaching. This is best paired with a Private Lesson in the morning so that you can really fine-tune those skills in the afternoon. Full day NZD $875 – Lesson in the morning and Private Shuttle assisted coaching in the afternoon.


“My riding has improved so much after the lesson with Morgan, all of the things I’ve seen in videos online but it never really clicked until it was explained to me in person”
The Dirt on the Details
RIDER SKILL LEVEL
GRADE 3-5 From INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED
INCLUSIONS
Riding snacks – because you need fuel
Guiding and coaching on all of the best trails for your ability
The price shown is for one person. Extra people can be added for $80pp (maximum of 6 people total).
DURATION & DEPARTURE TIME
Trips depart at 8am and 12pm. Depending on your ability, we will meet you at a pre-arranged entrance to the forest.
Mountain bike coaching lasts 3-3.5 hours
Exclusions
Bike & personal riding gear. Please bring your own bike! Ensure your bike is well maintained.
Transport to the forest – we’ll give you a time and place to meet at the forest.
Extra personal riding gear. Eg. elbow pads, water/hydrations system backpack etc
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a coaching session that uses a private shuttle to maximise downhill laps and focused feedback, so you learn faster with less pedalling.
This is best if you have done some coaching before. Riders from confident intermediate to expert who want more repetitions on corners, drops, braking, and line choice without burning energy on climbs. Check out our private coaching here.
A standard session is just over 3 hours. Expect roughly 5-8 shuttle laps depending on trail length, pace, and coaching stops.
We use Whakarewarewa Forest (Redwoods) trails matched to your goals. Flow corners, controlled drops, and natural tech. Conditions dictate the trails selected on the day for the best learning outcomes for each rider.
Yes. Most riders choose regular bikes since we’re shuttling, but e-MTBs are welcome if you prefer.
A safe, working bike, helmet (and pads if you use them), any medications, water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing.
We keep groups small, typically up to 6 riders per coach, so you get frequent, actionable feedback. All bookings are private.
Usually yes. Rotorua’s volcanic soils drain well, and ‘hero dirt’ often appears after rain. If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule. If that is a possibility, we will be in touch the night before.
Yes, ask when booking. We can add video for more precise feedback and post-session drills. This is one of the tools that we commonly use for feedback. We can also send you the videos on request at the end of the session.
Absolutely. Choose 1:1, small group, or a private group up to 6 riders. We tailor the plan to your goals. Price shown is for 1:1 and then you can bring extra riders along for $80pp
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“The best day riding I could imagine! There is no way I could have known about all of those trails without Jamie there to lead the way”
– Jason Lee