Getting ready to roll? Check out our top trails – just the tip of New Zealand’s epic mountain biking iceberg!
To see why Rotorua is widely rated one of the world’s best mountain biking meccas, look no further than these legendary trails threaded through towering redwoods and lush native bush.
Whakarewarewa Forest, known simply as 'The Redwoods', is a mountain biking mecca.
Easy- Expert
Pulling in ambitious riders from all over the world, these adrenaline-pumping downhill trails in Queenstown are all the more irresistible for their eye-popping alpine country backdrop.
Featuring a wide selection of tracks, including Rude Rock, Coronet Peak is fast becoming a hub of mountain biking in Queenstown.
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New Zealand’s longest single-track is also its ultimate wilderness epic – a multi-day journey in the West Coast following a hard-won route over rugged mountains that realised the abandoned dreams of old gold miners.
One of New Zealand’s newest self-powered adventures, the Old Ghost Road is an unforgettable challenge for experienced hikers and mountain bikers.
Advanced
An unforgettable adventure through the remote wonderland of Kahurangi National Park in Nelson, this ride takes in strange and ever-changing landscapes, with the bonus of staying in atmospheric backcountry huts.
A classic ride, this remote and challenging trail traverses New Zealand's second largest national park - Kahurangi.
Advanced
Snaking around a high-country hilltop in Southland, a historic water race has been extended by hand to produce a splendid single-track circuit with grand views and charming huts to stay in overnight.
Traversing the wild, tussocked highlands of Southland, Welcome Rock Trails are steeped in history and a truly authentic New Zealand experience.
Intermediate
Luring riders deep into Pureora Forest Park in the heart of the North Island, this mixed-terrain trail features ancient trees, birdlife, thrilling suspension bridges and intriguing timber-milling relics.
Following old logging roads and tramlines, The Timber Trail traverses an exotic forest in the heart of the North Island.
Easy - Intermediate
One of New Zealand’s original mountain-biking must-dos, this descent-heavy cross-country trail follows long-abandoned logging tracks through forest within wheeling distance of Tongariro National Park.
The 42 Traverse track takes you on a journey through native forest that is teeming with birdlife - an unforgettable New Zealand experience!
Intermediate
Endless lake views are your constant companions on this trail.
Intermediate
Traversing historic St James Station near Hanmer Springs, this challenging high-country trail rewards riders with vistas of soaring peaks, alpine meadows, beech forest, tranquil lakes and crystal clear rivers.
Located 90 minutes from Christchurch, you can easily access one of the best mountain biking tracks in the South Island, St James Cycle Trail.
Easy - Advanced
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 water sports on offer.
Soak in magnificent views of one of New Zealand's most beautiful waterways - Marlborough Sounds - on this epic South Island track.
Intermediate - Advanced
