Best Mountain Bike Trails in Denniston Plateau
Denniston Plateau is a moody, high-altitude destination 600 m above the Tasman Sea on the West Coast, featuring 30 km of grades 3-5 mountain bike tracks through abandoned coal mining era drill tracks. The coarse sandstone surface provides excellent grip in all weather conditions, making it an all-season destination. Managed jointly by DOC and the Buller Cycling Club, the plateau offers stunning views and unique history, though weather can be unpredictable with mist, snow and high winds.
Trails
Showing 1 - 10 of 17 trails
Intermediate
1.5m
17m
-73m
11h 34m
Following the old Aerial rope way which transported coal between mines, this track is a mixture of single track over large rock slabs, rock gardens and rutted out 4WD track. Good in all weather and a good option for a final track of the day.
Advanced
799.3m
4m
-43m
4h 44m
Derail is a fun downhill option from Pig Route connecting to Sullivans, or a challenging climb the other direction. Pick your line carefully, there are some technical sections which will keep you on your toes. The track has caused some damage to the bikes of those who have not picked good lines, hence the name.
Advanced
869m
-75m
11h 40m
Divine is a short, sharp undulating descent. It is primarily rocky however there is a short rooty bush section to finish on before you drop down onto the main road. Good fun to finish a ride on.
Intermediate
1.6m
220m
-332m
17h 29m
Drill track has some unique terrain which can take a bit of getting used to, there are some good challenging ups and some fun and flowy downhill sections. .
Advanced
2.5m
61m
-101m
34h 12m
This track is good fun both directions, each way has some short sharp descents and equally sharp and technical climbs. There are 3 stream crossing but are all ride able, keep an eye out for the sections which have rock bridges to navigate the streams and muddy sections.
Advanced
422.9m
-25m
1h 15m
Lunar weaves through unique rocky outcrops which make for interesting features.
Intermediate
3.8m
147m
-67m
25h 32m
This track has four marked technical sections. Follow the purple way-point track markers.
Advanced
223.5m
-28m
2h 15m
Short track which links nicely from Drill track to Burnetts Face. It has numerous drops at the start and a tight switchback to navigate.
Advanced
542.6m
10m
-34m
3h 35m
This track is a steep single track and includes several cool features. It drops sharply then weaves up through large boulders and rocky slabs. It is the track which was used by miners to walk between Denniston township to Coalbrookdale mine.
Intermediate
1.4m
28m
-430m
10h 19m
This track has six marked technical sections. Follow the blue way-point track markers.