Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike...

Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike Track

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4 Galatea

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Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike Track

Time: 16km, 2-4 hours

The Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike Track is purpose built and weaves through one of the most spectacular and interesting forests in the world.

Crossing the log bridge at Whirinaki. Photo: Rob Rymill.
Crossing the bridge at Whirinaki

The track is designed for the eco mountain bike rider and requires a medium fitness and skill level (grade 2 - 3). The track is 16 km and most people complete it in 2 - 4 hours. Shorter sections of the track can also be ridden.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Activities

Central government organisation

Location

North IslandBay of PlentyGalatea

Categories

  • Activity__cycling_mountain_bikingCycling
  • Free

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Reviews

  • 3.0/5

    I rode the DOC built, recently opened MTB track in September.

    First third of the track was a mud hole - impossible to ride & constant water bars make riding unpleasant. Yet I would recommend as a summer (dry) ride.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in November 2008