Top Things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region
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7 Biking Trails in Manawatu-Wanganui Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand including Timber Trail NZ, Manawatu River Pathway, Ohakune Old Coach Road, Mangawhero Forest Walk and Rimu Walk, Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail, 42 Traverse, That Place.
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1. Timber Trail NZ
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
The Timber Trail with it’s accessibility to stunning forest, steeped in history and packed with flowing trails, has cemented itself as one of NZ’s favourite offroad adventure cycle trails. In the heart of the Pureora Forest, and easily accessed from Taumaranui, Ongarue, Te Kuiti or via Benneydael as gateways. Generally ridden over two days , the trail features stunning podocarp forest, spectacular gorges traversed by incredible suspension bridges (35 bridges to be crossed en route) and historic tramways. Discover ancient Maori stories and history, learn about the pioneering foresters and those those more modern pioneers that fought to keep this forest for all of us (and the flora and fauna) somewhere to enjoy for the future. Travelling from Pureora in the east to Ongarue in the west, most cyclists choose to stay mid trail in one of the comfortable lodges, or camp at the Department of Conservation campsite. Shuttle services and pacakges are available - see website.
Reviewed By Jamjarz - Auckland, New Zealand
This is a great ride and challenging enough to provide the satisfaction of completing the 83Zkm trail. The trail is in great condition and even with torrential rain we experienced on day 2, it held up well.
2. Manawatu River Pathway
3. Ohakune Old Coach Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip
Reviewed By kiwitreks - Masterton, New Zealand
My partner and I hired bikes and did the return journey which is about 30km. Definitely more difficult/uphill on the way there compared with the return back to ohakune. It was manageable for 2 people with 0 mountain biking experience on conventional bikes within 3 hours, but if I were to do the whole 30km again I’d opt for an e bike. Scenes are beautiful and the downhill is a great rush. I’d recommend starting early so that the track is alot quieter, after 10am it started to get busy with people dropped off at the other end.
4. Mangawhero Forest Walk and Rimu Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By latte-lover - Ohakune, New Zealand
Great for a short and informative look at NZ's native bush with good explanatory signage on a well-formed track through the trees. Good in most weather conditions.
5. Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail
Known in Maori as 'Nga Ara Tuhono' our connected pathways will take you to new adventures in a remarkable part of the world. Typically beginning on Mt Ruapehu at Turoa skifield, the trail traverses the volcanic plateau before winding it’s way alongside the Whanganui river to the Tasman sea via the Bridge to nowhere. Either tackle the trail in 4-6 days, or individual adventures over time. The trail includes the popular Old Coach Road, Middle Road/Ruatiti Road, Kaiwhakauku Trail, Fischers Track, Mangapurua Track (aka Bridge to Nowhere), Whanganui River Road and the Upokongaro bridge and trail.
6. 42 Traverse
7. That Place
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