Mountain Bike Trails in Paihia

Magic Carpet Link

Link between Magic Carpet (downhill) and Te Rangi Hononga to quicken up the ride to the top of Zone 3.

Paihia Ridge

A wee forestry road and linking trail along Paihia Ridge. Links with a track to the top of School Road.

Paihia Ridge to School Road Lookout

Old Bush Trail from Paihia Ridge to the School Road Lookout Track Caution there is a steep climb up this trail which may involve a small section of hike'a'bike.

Puketiro Place to Taumata Close Link

A forestry road then a well built singletrack link trail from Taumata Close to Puketiro Place.

Te Raawhiti

Trail Description: The eastern split of the Zone 3 climbing track takes you back up to the top of Te Ara Kaanihi. The track features a couple of steeper switchbacks and short pinches, but it’s typically rideable for an intermediate rider. Built by Ryan Lovett and Martin Connnell for Andrew Younger Contracting. Trail name origin: Te Raawhiti (the –Raah – fee – tee)If you are ever lost on land here in Aotearoa an easy way to find your bearings is by looking for TE RAAWHITI, the rising sun. Once you locate east, then just go over the hill, straight for a bit then follow the coastline. You will end up in TE RAAWHITI, a serene place situated in the eastern Bay of Islands.