The best cycling routes in the Tararua Range
4.6
(116)
1,460
riders
96
rides
Last updated: October 1, 2025
4.8
(4)
110
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(6)
83
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
74
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(10)
75
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(14)
65
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
48
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
39
riders
7. Compass Cafe loop from Point Howard
23.9km
02:12
510m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
5.0
(5)
38
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.3
(3)
38
riders
9. Waikanae River loop from Paraparaumu
26.0km
01:58
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
38
riders
10. Towai loop from Melling
23.6km
02:09
490m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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