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 cycle trails 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. With our e-bike batteries turned on, we’ll start the 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 hours  DISTANCE: 40 km  MEALS: (B,L,D) CLIMB: 500 metres  DESCENT: 540 metres  MEALS: (B,L,D)

DAY 3

Ride the Timber Trail (Piropiro to Ongarue), return to Rotorua

Today is a day of undulation through amazing 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 cycle trail in the world. After the 5km mark, the significant uphill section is behind us (made easy on our e-bikes!) and it’s all about the gradual 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 our ride, we’ll head back to Rotorua.

ACCOMMODATION: Rotorua Riding House  RIDE TIME 4 hours  DISTANCE: 44 km  CLIMB: 400 metres DESCENT: 750 metres  MEALS: (B,L,D)

DAY 4

Depart

Today is the last day of your Timber Trail e-Bike Classic adventure with us. We hope you’ll have enjoyed your time here, having ridden the best back country cycle trail 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 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: November15th, 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

Our e-Bikes

Included in your trip is the use of our Focus Jam 2 full suspension mountain bikes. These bikes are well maintained, will be adjusted for your height and weight, and have a battery charge of 5 hours riding. We also have back up batteries. A high quality bike to suit a high quality cycle trail! Don’t hesitate to contact us for more questions about your e-bike.