2
Inclusive Trails
35.3
km of Inclusive Trails
22
Total Trails
Whakarewarewa Forest, also known as The Redwoods, is a mecca for mountain bikers. With over 150 kilometers of continually evolving trails, Rotorua is renowned as a premier riding destination. The forest offers master-crafted trails with varying topography, unbeatable riding surfaces, and fantastic scenery.
There are trails here that suit everyone from beginners, young children and family groups to experts seeking extreme action.
There are several entrance points to the forest, however Te Pūtake o Tawa entrance is the newest one and is a short drive from the city on the way to the Blue Lakes.
The Blue Lake is a few minutes away for a refreshing swim at the end of the day.
The 'Tawa' park is the easiest place to access shuttle services in the forest.
Thanks to Rotorua Trust for supporting this work
Know before you go...
Safety
The forest is also used for walking and horse riders
On shared use trails watch and listen for other users and give way
Do not ride trails that are dedicated for walking or horse riding
Follow trail arrows, ride in the direction indicated by track arrows and avoid shortcuts
Stay on designated tracks. Forestry roads are multi-use - be cautious of forestry vehicles
Be prepared, carry maps, food, water, clothing, tools, and first aid appropriate for your ride
Emergency Numbers: Call 0800 WHAKA1 for First Aid support
Facilities
Parking - Several accessible parking spaces. Gate Hours - 6am to 9pm
Toilets - There are two accessible toilets and showers near the car park
Food options
There are two outlets here - one is mainly coffee, the other offers burgers
Bike services
Mountain Bike Rotorua offers bike rentals from here
Basic bike tools and repair services are available
Getting there
By car click here to get driving directions to get you to the Tawa car park
There is usually plenty of parking
If you cycle here from Rotoura, it would be safer to use the mountain biking trails than riding on the road
Accommodation
There are plenty of accomodation options available which are an easy riding distance from Waipa.
The Destination Rotoura site covers many of the options including hotels, camping grounds and holiday homes.
Several booking sites including AirBNB can filter results by specific accessibility features.
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