A winding dirt path lined with lush green ferns and wildflowers, leading into a forested area. A signpost on the right indicates the "Mountains to Sea" trail, featuring a cycling icon and directions to Ruapehu and Whanganui. The sky above is depicted in an unnatural blue color. Mountains to Sea - Nga Ara Tuhono mountain bike trail.
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Length: 166 mi (267.2 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: One-way
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Mountain Biking Mountains to Sea - Nga Ara Tuhono

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#165 of 171 mountain bike trails in North Island
#35,892 in the world

Mountains to Sea - Nga Ara Tuhono National Cycle Trail is a 4 to 6 day mountain biking adventure that starts at the Turoa Ski Area carpark and ends in Whanganui. This track goes through two national parks (Tongariro and Whanganui) and encompasses tracks such as Ohakune Mountain Road, Old Coach Road, Fishers Track, The Bridge to Nowhere, and Whanganui River Road.

First added by Ginny_Tory on Jun 22, 2013. 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: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
There are a number of starting points. The most common is the railway station in Ohakune. Some riders get a shuttle part way up Mount Ruapehu to the Turoa skifield and start there.


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