Best Mountain Bike Trails in Reefton

Intermediate

2.8m

118m

-422m

17h 28m

The track climbs up a historic road to the Waitahu Junction then drops down a benched single track ending with tight fast switchbacks down to the Clematis suspension bridge. Either bike back to Reefton via Gannons Rd and the Reefton Highway or head back the way you came.

Very difficult

7.7m

335m

-3891m

113h 24m

A challenging ride up to Kirwans Hut, gaining 1000m elevation. You are rewarded with spectacular views and a flowing downhill ride of mostly gentle gradient benched single track, with sections of technical riding and some carrying. Another option is to take a helicopter up to the top and ride down. Times: Climbing time is about 3 hours. Allow 1.5 to 3 hours to return to car park.NB: Sandflies at the car park and road end are vicious. Bring insect repellent

Advanced

1.4m

57m

-196m

14h 37m

From the Reefton climb steeply up to Translator Hill to get stunning views over Reefton. From here, ride a combination of 4WD track and single track to meet Machine Track (Ajax Track) (this section may require some walking). Turn right to ride down the steep and technical Machine Track or left to loop round down Murray Creek.

OPEN

Advanced

4.3m

494m

-331m

Start up Murray Creek Track then turn off towards the Energetic Gold Mine site. The track follows an old tram track for most of the way. However, there are sections of steps and a steep, technical downhill to the Lankey Creek carpark.

Very difficult

9.3m

1084m

-210m

341h 5m

Steep and technical mostly benched single track, passing the not-to-be-missed, historic, Lord Brassey Stamper Battery. The track is also a link between the Waitahu Valley and Kirwans Track.

OPEN

Advanced

1.9m

1m

-408m

18h 27m

Start up the Murray Creek Track then loop around past the historic Ajax Mine and Stamper Battery. The track is mostly well-benched single track (intermediate grade) with a few steeper sections. The last 2km to the car park is steep and technical downhill.

OPEN

Intermediate

8.7m

620m

-200m

100h 21m

Return trip climbing up historic road to Waitahu Saddle. The open, easy flowing trail continues all the way to the Inglewood Junction and even to the Inglewood Mine. Return back the same way. See Machine Track (Ajax Track) or the 'Devils tail' for further options.

OPEN

Advanced

11.8m

298m

-532m

170h 2m

Waiuta is another mining ghost town and has several buildings and mining remains. More of a Grade 4 trail rather than Big River which is Grade 3, the Waiuta Trail is 99% ridable in the dry but in the wet is much harder (hence the Black Diamond grading here).Big River - Waiuta is technical benched single track that continues on from the end of the Big River 4WD track. Expect to experience a challenging range of surfaces from mud and corduroy to mixed flowing sections and smooth, gentle downhill.