Mountain Bike Trails in Waitangi Mountain Bike Park

100% Native

Amazing track downhill with a heap of little jumps, some steeper sections and 100% fun in the 100% native.

Aotearoa

We live in Aotearoa, paradise, heaven on earth. Long ago, a rich majesty was sown deep within the soil. Unseen by our physical eyes, its magnificent bounty forever swells up from beneath the land. Do you wonder, for such a small population, how are we able to successfully compete on the world stage against gigantically over-sized countries? Our people are of like mind, hearts intertwined, talent galore, oozing with endless potential. Aotearoa is our home. We are the humble nation of proud champions. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.

Atawhai

Atawhai – Distance: 1km | Grade 2 – Easy Trail Description: A manuka and punga tree lined trail that gently climbs its way to the top of Zone 5 without a single pinch. It weaves its way through the tall pines that shade you from the sun – a perfect climb in Summer. Trail name origin: Atawhai (Ah-tah-fai)This Maori word encourages all to journey along the pathway towards inner peace which will inevitably enable you, the master of one’s own being, to exemplify the atawhai essence of kindness, love and care for all life within your sphere of influence.

Bon Appetit

Trail Description: Bon Appetit is A warm salutation before someone is about to eat – this trail being a riders feast, prepared for us by Southstar’s talented French trail builder, Gabriel Tebib. It features some tight switch backs to start before opening out into more grade 4 advanced descending.

Down and Out

This track was built to provide an intermediate grade 3 alternative to the last 1/3 of the Grade 2 Ruarangi Track. It features some of the best linking berms in the park, it’s really fun to drive hard through the turns and spring into the next one like a skier/snowboarder. Basically this track runs you Down and Out, but its name is something you’ll certainly never be if you are in the WMBP.

He Whakaputanga 1835

First trail built in this section of Zone 5 it is a fast flowing trail with jumps. Built by Ryan Lovett and Martin Connell of Andrew Younger Contracting, May 2017.

Holland Days

An easy two way track running parallel with Te Wairoa road. It is the main access track to and from the car park to all of the trails in the park. Track is open to traffic in both directions so please look out for other users. Named for Tif and Robin Holland from Focus Paihia who were the driving force in establishing the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park.

Holland Days Extension

This two- way track is an extension of Holland Days, it leads in and out of Zone 4. Use this to access NGAAWARINUI. It also provides the exit for WAARAKI. Be aware of oncoming riders.

Holland Days Loop

Holland Days Loop – Distance: 690m single side, 1.4km full loop | Grade 2 – Easy Trail Description: This part of forest is so beautiful it deserved more than just one single track so this section of Holland Days has been made into a family friendly loop. This two way track is gently flowing, never gaining or losing much altitiude but always keeping you on your toes.

Hookioi

Fast and clean mini jumps track, even harder than Pakonga (the big jump line) when ridden wide open, definitely one of the best trails in Zone 3. Careful though as it's narrow and tight when hitting all the little gaps and inside lines.

Hua Hill

Mellow gradient climbing trail that gets you back up to Taane and on up to the top for another lap. Trail name origin: Hua Hill (Hu-ah Hill)The word ‘Hua’ is classic Kiwi slang. It’s very similar to another Kiwi slang word ‘Humbug’. The commonality between the two words boils down to mean an activity whereby a person exerts serious feelings of frustration. In this context it may relate to the extra effort required to apply more muscle power when mountain bike climbing HUA HILL. What were you really thinking Steve Mc Manus?

Hua Link

As an uphill this is a good access route from the carpark to get to the top of the hill for your first lap of the park. As a downhill this is a fun flowy respite after the concentration required for the grade 5 trails that lead into this track. It cuts into Taane's Climb partway through.

Kahotea Loop

An easy rolling loop around a big swamp. This track is 2-way, so please be courteous to other users. Built by Southstar Trails.

Kaiinga Kauri

Trail Description: Access this track from RUARANGI. A short climb provides a link to Mt Bledisloe Lookout where you will enjoy one of the best views in all of Pewhairangi and experience the tranquility of this beautiful location. Trail name origin: Kaainga Kauri (Ky-eng-ah Kho-ree)Within the tree kingdom of the Southern Hemisphere, the Kauri reigns supreme. According to Maori Elders, the Kauri emits a soundwave frequency that acts as a beacon for whales who pick up the signal via sonar receptors which then helps this giant marine species navigate our vast Southern Seas. Maori legend also proclaims the Kauri to be a God and the Northern Territories of Aotearoa is its special home or kaainga. Imagine 2000 years in to the future, the young Kauri currently established near this trail ride will eventually grow high above the ridgeline and dominate the skies, an awesome gift from beyond the realms of infinite potential. If we prevent land development from encroaching on its kaainga and the Waitangi Estate is carefully guarded or protected, then these giant Kauri will surely enjoy the best picturesque and panoramic views of the Bay of Islands coastline for many generations to come. To the kaitiaki of our kaainga, KIA KAHA.

Kao Kao Chaos

Karuwha

Trail Description: A bit of a jeckle and hyde, this trail has some of the most well groomed features in the forest and in between these a seething floor of anaconda tree roots. Built by Ryan Lovett and Martin Connell of Andrew Younger Contracting, June 2017Trail name origin: Karuwha (Kah – roo – fa)There are always two sides to a story. Church Missionary Society member, Henry Williams, arrived to Paihia in 1823. The Maori had never seen a person wearing spectacles or glasses before so they bestowed upon Henry Williams the affectionate name Karuwha, Four Eyes. Throughout history there’s been major controversy around the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840. Karuwha, who was delegated the key responsibility of translating the Treaty from English in to Maori, still receives heavily weighted criticism to this very day. However, in an uncanny way of balancing the scales, valuable information has reached the surface to bring about a powerful revelation that will restore our nations confidence in the real intention behind why the Maori and British agreed in good faith to the Treaty of Waitangi 1840. The truth will always prevail. May God bless us all.

Kiwi Flow

An easy Grade 2 flowing downhill trail suitable for kids as their first downhill.

Kune Kune

Magic Carpet

Flowing downhill track with rollers and wallrides.

Mokopuna

This track is filled with fun swoopy turns, rollers and little jumps, without much gain or loss of elevation. The perfect place to introduce new comers to mountain biking.