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Fern Walk Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Easy

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

2.4m

Elevation

138m
-32m

Description

Time: 1 hr 30 min one wayDistance: 3.3 kmTrack category: Walking track Start this track at Te Wanahu Flat.The early part of the track passes through Mills Bush,16.2 hectares of virgin podocarp forest containing giant lowland tōtara, mataī and kahikatea trees, many of them probably 1000 years old. Their roots are spread across the path. Ferns abound along the walk – most of the 68 species of ferns in Peel Forest can be seen along the way.Look out and listen for bellbirds/korimako, riflemen/tītitipoumanu, grey warblers/riroriro, tomtits/miromiro and silvereyes/tauhou.

Weather

Details

Physical rating

Easy

Grade

4.4% avg, -20.7% max

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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