Mountain Bike Trails in Taranaki

Ambury Monument Walk

Walk to the Ambury Monument, a memorial to climber Arthur Ambury who gave his life in 1918 in a heroic attempt to save his climbing partner.

Around the Mountain Circuit

The challenging Around the Mountain Circuit offers you spectacular bush and alpine scenery. It is best tramped from October to April.

Boars Head Mine Track

Boars Head Mine Track in the Kaitake Range is closed.

Burgess Park Lookout Link

Carrington Walkway

This urban and river bush walk startsat the western end of Regan St andfollows the Patea River east. Once you reach King Edward Park, you will come across a selection ofalternate and additional side routeswhich are signposted: Carrington Walk, Three Bridges Trail, Clemow Walk, Western Loop. All of thetracks are similar but offer access todifferent vantage spots of the pointsof interest along the way. The track leads past the Mc Cullough Rhododendron Dell, whichhas contained hundreds ofrhododendrons since the 1960s, across farmland and over a few smallbridges where you may glimpsea brown trout. After crossing thehighway, you’ll find more beautifulgardens at Windsor Park and Thomson Arboretum. Beyond the Arboretum the walkwayfollows the Patea River as far as Victoria Rd. For more information, contact Stratford i-SITE.Source: Venture Taranaki.

Carrington Walkway - Eastern Loop

Carrington Walkway Western Loop

This track follows the Patea River, but also provides views across the countryside. At times the track goes through many plesent groves of trees, crossing a vehicle track and continues along the riverbank. Source: Walking Access.

Cave Walk

Walk through lowland bush to the edge of the Manganui River and a large, shallow cave overhang.

Clemow Walk

Map: https://visit.taranaki.info/VT/media/Brochures/Taranaki-Walkers-Guide-7th-Edition.pdf? ext=.pdf (Page 25)

Connett Loop Track

A pleasant walk through 'goblin' forest, laden with moss and lichens.

Corbett Park Oakura Track

Curtis Falls Track

This track leads to Curtis Falls where you can enjoy a summer dip in the shallow pool beneath the falls. The track also leads to Maketawa Hut.

Davies Track

Follow Davies Track to Patuhā Trig to get great views of the coastline and Taranaki Maunga. You can combine it with the Waimoku Track.

Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks

Walk one way from Dawson Falls to Stratford Plateau or complete a circuit back to Dawson Falls.

Dawson Falls Power Station Track

Walk to the historic Dawson Falls hydro electric power generator, the oldest in continuous operation in New Zealand and amongst the oldest in the world.

Dover Route

On a clear day this challenging route offers spectacular views of Taranaki Maunga and the coastline.

Everett Park Scenic Reserve walk

Large grassed areas on the banks of the Manganui River, makes this a popular picnic and swimming area.

Holly Hut Track

Walk to Holly Hut for a day or overnight tramp.

Kamahi Loop Track

Discover 'goblin forest' on this short walk.

Kapuni Loop Track

Walk through mountain rainforest and past the picturesque Dawson Falls.