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Aotearoa New Zealand has some of the top mountain biking trails in the world – from the north to the south you can discover New Zealand’s epic mountain biking scene. 1. Queen Charlotte Track. One of New Zealand’s original Great Rides, this track traces the bays, hills and ridges of the Marlborough Sounds, with resort stays, boat trips and ...
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Heatmap of where riders jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details. Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded. LEGEND. Aotearoa. Land of the long white cloud. Home to the Southern hemisphere's best mountain biking.
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Explore the most popular mountain biking trails in New Zealand with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Top trails. 1. Mount Iron Track. 4.5. • Moderate. • 2.9 mi. 2. Isthmus Peak Track PRIVATE PROPERTY. 4.8. • Hard. • 9.8 mi. 3.
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- Dome Valley DH. Location: Warkworth, Auckland. Type: bike park. Grade: intermediate to expert. Access options: shuttle. Best time to ride: year-round. Trailforks map: check it out here.
- Whakarewarewa Forest AKA The Redwoods. Location: Rotorua. Type: bike park. Grade: 1 - 6. Access options: shuttle. Best time to ride: year-round. Trailforks map: check it out here.
- Timber Trail. Location: Pureora Forest, Central North Island. Type: 85km adventure trail. Grade: 2-3. Access options: shuttle. Best time to ride: year-round. Trailforks map: check it out here.
- Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park. Location: Wellington. Type: bike park. Grade: 1-6. Access options: pedal power. Best time to ride: year-round. Trailforks map: check it out here.
The best & most popular mountain biking trails in New Zealand. Trailforks ranks trails with a combination of user ratings and raw trail usage data from rides.
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Dec 1, 2022 · If you’re looking for the best mountain bike trails in New Zealand, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite trails, so you can hit the ground running (or pedaling, rather). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, there’s something for everyone here.