The best MTB trails in Manawatu-Wanganui
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
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1. Maramataha Bridge – Ongarue Spiral Tramway Loop loop from Maniaiti / Benneydale
65.3km
06:15
1,100m
1,100m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Maramataha Bridge – Ongarue Spiral Tramway Loop loop from Rangoroa
75.3km
07:03
1,130m
1,130m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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86
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3. Old Railway Bridge in Tongariro National Park loop from Ohakune
27.0km
02:20
430m
430m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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45
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4. Timber Trail Lodge – Maramataha Bridge loop from Maniaiti / Benneydale
136km
11:04
1,990m
1,990m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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39
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5. Maurice Murray Lookout loop from Linton Camp
24.0km
03:00
680m
680m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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36
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6. Arapuke Forest Park loop from Tokomaru
9.31km
01:29
310m
310m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
5.0
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17
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7. Turitea Pa Lookout – Wedde Wood loop from Fitzherbert
21.1km
01:17
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. Oxidation pond loop from Milson
28.2km
01:35
70m
70m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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9. Waitaha Pā loop from College Estate
22.0km
01:09
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
riders
10. Turitea Pa Lookout – Maurice Murray Lookout loop from Playground Station
60.5km
05:28
1,060m
1,060m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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