The best MTB trails in the Tararua Range
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Last updated: October 1, 2025
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1. Towai loop from Waterloo
19.4km
02:02
570m
570m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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61
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2. Pākuratahi River loop from Martinborough
41.3km
04:11
970m
970m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56
riders
3. Towai loop from Parkway
11.9km
01:15
370m
370m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
(2)
47
riders
4. Pākuratahi River loop from Maymorn
34.8km
03:04
510m
510m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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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.
5.0
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37
riders
6. Pākuratahi River loop from Birchville
20.0km
01:51
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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36
riders
7. 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.
32
riders
8. Pencarrow Lighthouse loop from Muritai
24.1km
02:07
360m
360m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
riders
9. Pencarrow Lighthouse loop from Woburn
51.1km
03:37
620m
620m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
12
riders
10. Draper's Reserve loop from Melling
23.1km
02:25
760m
760m
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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