The heart of the Timber Trail

New Zealand’s unique off-grid adventure lodge, deep in Pureora Forest.

Timber Trail Lodge sits near the midpoint of the Timber Trail, surrounded by ancient native forest and far from the distractions of everyday life.

After a day exploring the trail, arrive to a hot shower, comfortable accommodation, hearty food and a relaxed evening in the forest. Whether you are riding, walking, running or simply escaping into nature, the Lodge offers an experience found nowhere else in New Zealand.

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Timber Trail Lodge accommodation in Pureora Forest.

Restaurant and Bar

Great food to fuel your adventure

Arrive back from the trail to complimentary pizza and a cold drink from the bar. Dinner is served family-style at large communal tables, bringing guests together to share the day’s stories.

In the morning, enjoy a generous breakfast with cooked and continental options, locally roasted coffee and a packed lunch for the journey ahead.

Our licensed bar offers New Zealand wine and craft beer, and our kitchen uses fresh, local ingredients wherever possible. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

All meals are included in your room rate.

Accommodation

Your little piece of paradise

Our 20 comfortable rooms can accommodate up to 46 guests, with double, twin and triple configurations available.

Choose from ensuite rooms with private bathrooms or standard rooms with shared facilities. All rooms are double glazed, carpeted and heated, with generous king beds or king singles.

Some rooms open onto the shared deck, offering peaceful views into the surrounding native forest.

Room rates include dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch for the following day.

From $362.25 pp inclusive of meals till 30 Sept 2026
From $370.00 pp inclusive of meals from 1 Oct 2026

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My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Timber Trail Lodge. The lodge is completely off the grid while still being modern, comfortable and welcoming. The food was outstanding and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend the lodge to those seeking nature and/or adventure getaways!

Natalie R

The whole team went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Great food and endless tea! Accommodation was comfortable. Worked seamlessly with the Timber Trail Shuttles before and after the trip. Thank you!

Lucy - Aug 2021

We were well looked after. The team at the lodge were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was AMAZING and a real highlight for our always-hungry teenage sons. Lovely accommodation. Very informative commentary via Rob and great service from the bike hire/shuttle team. Top it off with stunning scenery and loads of fascinating history. A must do for families

Nikki J - July 2021

Great weekend doing the Timber Trail, 2 nights at the Timber Trail Lodge worked perfectly. Fantastic local knowledge and stories from Rob in the shuttle, Kia Ora Rob! Accommodation is superb, clean and comfortable rooms, great food after a good days MTB riding and a beer or 2 from the bar. Locally owned and operated with great stewardship of local environment and land. Thoroughly recommended!

Rob d - May 2021

Fantastic rooms, beautiful place and very helpful and friendly staff and fantastic food, catered for dairy free with ease and care. Beautiful setting and loved the beanbag on the deck. Loved everything. Thanks team Timber Trail Lodge.

Wendy

Loved this place. Family of 6 adults had a ball. Everything is well organised. Rooms excellent, great food.and a pizza to keep you going after your first days riding. You do need to be fit enough to get there! Go for the full package. It’s worth it.

Drivel K

Great value for money, awesome team looked after us so well. Totally recommend these guys you can not go wrong! Clean, new, licensed, comfortable, outstanding food, all amenities well serviced and no complaints from any of our guys.

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Exploring the forest

Pureora Forest offers much more than the Timber Trail.

Use the Lodge as a base to explore walking tracks, historic sites, forest roads and some of the most significant native forest in the central North Island. From short walks and quiet viewpoints to longer adventures, there is plenty to discover throughout the wider forest park.

Whether you are staying another night or extending your journey, Pureora offers many ways to explore beyond the trail.

Pureora forest park

Lodge facilities

Everything you’ll need for your ride

Bike wash down area
Bike storage (covered and uncovered)
Bike service stand and tools, including hand pump
Drying room and storage crates for wet, muddy shoes & gear. NB. We do not have laundry facilities.
E-bike charging stations
Filtered water refill station
Small provisions store with sunscreen, snacks, and limited bike parts
First aid kits, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB for hire), and Epi-pen, AED on site
We have Wifi and a phone that can be used in emergencies.