Best Mountain Bike Trails in Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island offers diverse mountain biking across its remote landscape with Forest Road (a historic logging route in Aotea Conservation Park), the scenic Harataonga Walkway along rugged coastline, and the Kowhai Valley Track from Medlands Beach. The island features cross-country trails, purpose-built single-track, and challenging untamed descents, with over 100km of well-maintained tracks accessible via DOC facilities and strict riding restrictions.
Trails
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 trails
Intermediate
301m
32m
Easy
3.2m
176m
-121m
Amazing unspoiled bush and incredible views to Medlands Beach and Coromandel reward those intrepid enough to seek out this trail.This 5km walkway winds its way along the ridge between Medlands Road and Rosalie Bay Road. It forms part of a circular route from either Tryphena or Medlands Beach.Access the walkway from Medlands and Shoal Bay roads. You will need to park on the road.
Easy
4.9m
135m
-182m
47h 45m
Dual use DOC walking, biking trail. Descent down the south side is a bit of fun.
Very difficult
3.8m
227m
-129m
Time: 1 hr 30 min one wayThe track is named after Bill Withey, a steam hauler operator for the Kauri Timber Company. Withey’s Track links to Forest Road, Tramline Track forming a round hike from Whangaparapara. Branching off Tramline Track, it climbs steadily before dropping to Wairahi Stream, crossing three times (no bridges) before linking with Forest Road. Beautiful bush and stream views.