Mountain Bike Trails in Manawatu-Whanganui

42 Traverse - PARTIALLY CLOSED

42 Traverse Track partially closed The 42 Traverse is partially closed due to an active slip that has washed out a 150 m section of the track. The slip is located between the turn off to Top/Clymo Track and the turnoff to Waione/Cokers Track: Map of the 42 Traverse Track closure (PDF, 3,119K). Coordinates: E1815764 N5683154 and E1815854 N5683059. Investigations into track stability are ongoing and we will provide updates as the situation progresses. The remainder of the 42 Traverse is open. Top/Clymo Track and Ten Man Hut are accessible from Ohinetonga Reserve, and Waione/Cokers Track is accessible from Kapoors Road. Due to the partial closure, the 42 Traverse is not operational as a full end-to-end experience. First published on 28 November 2022. Last reviewed on 8 December 2022. This ride is a vehicle track off state highway 47 to Owhango. Despite being vehicle track it is rutted and gnarled enough to entertain experienced riders. Can be extremely muddy to the point of gumming up gears. The river crossings provide opportunities for un-gumming things and were ridable but over bottom bracket. It is not recommended to do this track after heavy rains as not being able to cross the river would mean a long uphill ride back. There is a pub at the end of the road in Owhango for a well deserved beer. It is recommended to take a topomap and gps/compass this is not somewhere you'd want to get lost.

Quail Avenue Pathway

Connects Homelands Avenue in Feilding to Quail Avenue in Mount Taylor.

Te Hangāruru

Te Hangāruru is a flowing Grade 2 trail forming a key section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride. Starting at Horopito, the trail winds through regenerating native forest, historic bush tramway corridors, wetlands and boardwalks, with suspension bridges, waterfalls and views toward Mt Ruapehu. The name Te Hangāruru speaks to a place of abundance, reflecting the rich natural and cultural history of the Waimarino forests and the rohe of Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. This section is suitable for riders of moderate ability and is shared with walkers. Ride it as an out-and-back or as part of a wider Mountains to Sea journey.

Tutaenui Reservoir

Sweet singletrack with good climbs and switchbacks dispersed with berms and speedy downhills. Track climbs through rough-cut area but soon gets into nice native sections with pleasant views. Short spicy sections through the eucalypts add some fun. Option to peel off between the reservoirs and take the easy track back, or continue into the forest. There is a toilet a short way up the east side of the first reservoir.

Tutaenui Reservoir Circuit

Well groomed limestone path around the Tutaenui Reservoir. A bit steep at the start, but then level round the reservoir.

Tutaenui Reservoir Forest

Single track with some pinches, drops and climbs in pleasant native forest in part of reserve at Tutaenui Reservoir. At the top ends in some private farmland - not currently clear if this is, or will be part of a circuit.

Tutaenui Short Circuit

Part of a very short loop on a limestone path at Tutaenui Reservoir.