The best cycling routes in the Tararua Range
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Last updated: October 1, 2025
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1. Mangaroa Tunnel – Steep section to Tunnel Gully loop from Maymorn
36.9km
03:29
530m
530m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(6)
83
riders
2. Water Stop – Summit Tunnel and Waterfall loop from Birchville
21.8km
02:11
300m
300m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
74
riders
3. Silverstream Pipe Bridge – Singletrack by the River loop from Woburn
37.7km
02:30
120m
120m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(10)
75
riders
4. Singletrack by the River – Silverstream Pipe Bridge loop from Heretaunga
35.9km
02:20
130m
130m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(14)
65
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5. Singletrack by the River – Hutt Valley Trail loop from Silverstream
38.1km
02:28
120m
120m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
48
riders
6. Petone to Melling Bike Path – Wellington loop from Upper Hutt
86.0km
05:01
280m
280m
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
510m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
5.0
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38
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8. Hutt Valley Trail – Singletrack by the River loop from Trentham
30.2km
02:04
110m
110m
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
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
490m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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