Matai is 3.5 km long with an estimated ride time of 5h 38m. The trail has 28m of climbing and -706m of descent.

Matai Mountain Bike Trail

Q: Are dogs allowed on Matai?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Matai. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Matai?

E-bikes are allowed (Class 1 only) on Matai.

Q: What is the elevation of Matai?

Matai ranges from 577m to 1257m in elevation.

Q: Where is Matai located?

Matai is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, New Zealand.

Q: How popular is Matai?

Matai has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 3 votes.

Status

Difficulty

Very difficult

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

28m

-706m

Rating

3.8 (3)

Description

Short technical single track through native forest.

Weather

Details

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Altitude range

577m to 1257m

Region

Waitarake/Sharlands

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Matai Mountain Bike Trail