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Level: Beginner
Length: 42 mi (67.6 km)
Surface: 4x4 Trail
Configuration: One-way
Elevation: -
Total: 1 riders
 

Mountain Biking Motu Road Trail

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#97 of 172 mountain bike trails in North Island
#10,916 in the world

The ride starts with an easy 14 km ride down the road to the small village of Motu. From Motu there is a nice 5 km side trip to Motu Falls.

Back on the trail there is a breathtaking climb - both for the scenery and the incline! After riding along the ridge for a while, its mainly down hill all the way to the coast. You are in rugged back-country terrain - there are no cafes or internet coverage - just lots of native forest and back country farms. It's a ride through semi-remote wilderness.

At the coast you join the Dunes Trail and reach Opotiki and civilisation after 11 kms along the coast.

There are several bike hire and shuttle options in Opotiki, Gisbourne and places further away including Rotorua. The good people at at the information centre in Opotiki, www.opotikinz.com, are well informed and helpful.

First added by Jim Cummings on Jul 14, 2014. Last updated Sep 17, 2024. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: yes
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: yes
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
The trails starts at the village of Matawai, on the highway between Opotiki and Gisborne. Most people arrange a shuttle from Opotiki.


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