Best Mountain Bike Trails in Omokoroa Trails

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Easiest

722m

-18m

1h 36m

Section 11 (COMPLETED)Length - 500mConstruction type - Compacted metal & chip-sealThis section runs from the south end of bridge 3, beside the railway embankment to the unformed end of Newnham Road before connecting to the formed and sealed portion of Newnham Road. There is an off-road grass carpark at the end of Newnham Road. Ultra-Fast Fibre and future power supply infrastructure has been installed along this section to supply future needs for growing communities. A "boulevard" of flowering cherry trees and some fruit trees has also been planted along the route to enhance this section in the years to come. Further trees and plantings are planned.

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Easiest

2m

31m

-30m

21h 52m

Section 1 (COMPLETE)Length 2050mConstruction type - on-road and existing gravel track, some timber boardwalk The Omokoroa to Tauranga walkway/cycleway commences at the south end of The Esplanade, near the picturesque Omokoroa Beach. It runs along an existing track via Cooney Reserve to Tinopai Reserve which includes a recently completed boardwalk and widened gravel path.

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Easiest

1m

12m

-4m

3h 30m

Section 2 (COMPLETE)Length - 1690mConstruction type - Timber-edged gravel track, boardwalk and timber bridge The trail runs alongside the harbour between Tinopai Reserve and Lynley Park, providing stunning views and the opportunity to see local birdlife.This section was officially opened in July 2017.

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Easiest

556m

-9m

1h 20m

Section 4 (COMPLETED)Length - 250mConstruction type - Compacted metal 19 JULY UPDATE: Repairs have been completed and this plus sections 5 and 6 officially opens 20 July, 10am at the end of Lynley Park Drive.This section begins at the new Tamihana Park and runs along the base of the railway embankment, ending at bridge 1 at the Mangawhai Estuary.Section 5 (COMPLETE)Length - 50mConstruction type - Concrete path on bridge19 JULY 2019 UPDATE: The bridge is being formally opened 20 July 10am at the end of Lynley Park Drive. Safety fencing/handrails at each of the bridge approaches will be completed by mid August.

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Easiest

450m

7m

-1m

1h 10m

Construction type - compacted metalThis section provides a shorter more direct route to Plummers Point Road and has been enabled through a private property subdivision beside the railway. This section is being formally opened 20 July 2019 10am at the end of Lynley Park Drive.NOTE: Planting will be completed over the next few weeks

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Easiest

741m

2h 9m

Section 6 (COMPLETED )Length - 760mConstruction type - Compacted metal and concrete pathStarting at the southern end of the new bridge, section 6 follows the harbour's edge and esplanade reserve until it reaches Huharua Park, Plummers Point.Construction (nearly complete) has included cutting a new bench-line through the steeper ground in front of the Pats Lane community to provide a more gentle gradient through this section as well as provide some screening to the close residential properties. Surplus earth removed has been used to help form the trail along this stretch of shoreline.The small bridge installed to link the esplanade reserve with Huharua Park has been temporarily removed for erosion repairs and will be reinstalled once the trail is ready to open.Construction is expected to be completed between April and June 2019 but won't be officially opened until Section 4 has been finished.

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Easiest

6.6m

44m

-6m

1h 54m

Section 7 (COMPLETE)Length - 570mConstruction type - Existing concrete pathPublic toilets availableOwned jointly by Western Bay and Tauranga City councils, Huharua Park was purchased as a passive harbourside reserve for the enjoyment of public in the wider sub region of Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty.Located within the Western Bay District, the park falls under the administration of our Council as the lead authority. Tangata Whenua, Pirirakau Hapu, has played a major role in the development of Huharua Park from Council's initial purchase in 2004 to their ongoing involvement including the Marae DIY project in 2010.

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Easiest

2.1m

13m

-3m

5h 41m

Section 8 (COMPLETE)Length - 1890mConstruction type - Sealed roadPublic toilets available nearby at Kotuku ReserveThis section is entirely on road and offers riders and walkers views over the Te Puna West settlement and down the harbour towards Mt Maunganui.

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Easiest

897m

13m

-13m

2h 46m

Section 9 (COMPLETED)Length - 945mConstruction type - Compacted metal along wetland and chip-seal path over the Jess Road humpAfter leaving Plummer's Point Road, the route follows Jess Road briefly before entering the Department of Conservation wetland area and following a stop-bank. This section includes bridge 2 which was completed in March 2018.