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Great Barrier Island

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.

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Maungapiko Track

OPEN

Intermediate

301 m

32m

Station Rock Walkway

OPEN

Easy

3 m

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.

Te Ahumata

OPEN

Easy

5 m

135m

-182m

47h 45m

Dual use DOC walking, biking trail. Descent down the south side is a bit of fun.

Withey's Track

OPEN

4 m

227m

-129m

Time: 1 hr 30 min one way The 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.