Apumoana aka Up Trail Mountain Bike Trail

"Apu-moana" - After the death of Tangaroamihi, Apumoana was gifted the area making him a prominent figure in Rotorua. Apumoana Marae is based on Tarawera Road just down from Long Mile Road. The trail is a smooth, wide, uphill trail that you barely realise you are going uphill. You can split off to Sidewinder to get to the Forest and Direct Road intersection or continue on the trail to the top and come out almost at the summit of Indirect Road [/L]and the start of Hot x Buns, Te Poaka and short entry to Tūteata Shared use for bikes and runners so look out for each other. Two-way for runners/walkers, uphill only for bikes.