Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Top Things to do in Bay of Plenty Region
Top Restaurants in Bay of Plenty Region
What to do and see in Bay of Plenty Region, North Island: The Best Biking Trails
The Bay of Plenty (Māori: Te Moana-a-Toi) is a large bight in the northern coast of New Zealand's North Island. It stretches from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east, a wide stretch of some 259 km of open coastline. The Bay of Plenty Region is situated around this body of water, also incorporating several large islands in the bay. The bay was named by James Cook after he noticed the abundant food supplies at several Māori villages there, in stark contrast to the earlier observations he had made in Poverty Bay.
Restaurants in Bay of Plenty Region
1. Motu Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
The Dunes Trail is part of the Motu Trails Cycleway. It's a shared-use (bike, walk, run) trail that undulates 10km along the Pacific coast east of Opotiki. The riding is easy, the views sensational. Cruise just a few kilometres, or ride on to the Motu Road and Pakihi Track.
Reviewed By R298YWpetert
Well worth the effort if you are half fit and love back country bush and scenery. Started at Opotiki and rode Dunes trail then Motu road. Tougher first climb to Meremere Hilltop but pretty reasonable after that. Motu Village cafe well worth the visit - great service and home baking. The motu falls are nice but not spectacular. stayed at camp ground in Matawai in one room cabin - just fine for bikers!
2. Motu Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Tess041 - Tauranga, New Zealand
We did the 18km return bike trip to Waiaua along the ocean (kids 10 & 12 and all on normal bikes, not ebikes). What a truly beautiful track, such a stunning part of the country and beach & surf the whole way along. Good track, nice board paths, up and down but nothing too strenuous. Lots of places to stop. Only grumble would be those blasted bikestops you have to go through as have to keep getting off your bike, pity there isn’t another way to keep the horses/motorbikes out. Would definitely do this trail again, and easy drive from Ohope where we were staying. Loved the bridge too. Would thoroughly recommend.
3. The Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
A full range of beauty and body treatments, including Massage (relaxation, aromatherapy, therapeutic, warm bamboo, hot stones), pedicures, manicures, Rotorua Mud Wraps, Salt Glow body polish, devine Facials with honey, mud or choose from our range of La Clinica Anti-Ageing products. Also offering waxing full and half leg, bikini, and eyebrow, lip and chin. Eyebrow shape and tint and eyelash tint available. Thermally heated hot pools and swimming pool, and a small gymnasium.
4. Onepu Mountain Bike Park
5. Moerangi Track
Always check the Department of Conservation website for changes that might affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip.
6. Rotorua Trails Trust
The Rotorua Trails Trust is a not-for-profit that builds, rebuilds and maintains the free trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest and Rotorua area. This covers mountain bike trails, walking tracks and equestrian trails. We are a charity so work on donations and grants to complete this work.
7. Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike Track
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
