The best MTB trails in Waikato
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
5.0
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160
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1. Bridge to Huka Falls – Aratiatia Dam loop from Tauhara
38.2km
02:54
480m
480m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.9
(8)
144
riders
2. Lake Taupo – Lake Shore Beach loop from Kinloch
31.2km
02:54
500m
500m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
135
riders
3. Huka Falls – View of Huka Falls loop from Seven Oaks
26.8km
02:28
390m
390m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.6
(5)
96
riders
4. Aratiatia Dam – Waikato River loop from Wairakei Village
27.4km
02:04
380m
380m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(4)
74
riders
5. Aratiatia Dam – View of Huka Falls loop from Seven Oaks
17.3km
01:20
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
58
riders
6. Major Jones Pool – Breakfast Pool loop from Tūrangi
12.7km
01:01
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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58
riders
7. View of Lake Taupo loop from Rangatira Park
19.6km
01:41
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(6)
53
riders
8. Mac's Lookout – Everyone's Lookout loop from Kinloch
20.0km
02:00
440m
440m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
52
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9. Lake View Above Mangatangi Dam loop from Kaiaua
19.4km
01:52
320m
320m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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49
riders
10. Bridge to Huka Falls – View of Huka Falls loop from Seven Oaks
15.1km
01:12
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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