
The Timber Trail
The Pureora Timber Trail is is widely regarded as being the best two-day mountain bike ride in New Zealand.The Timber Trail is part of Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail. It is one of 22 Great Rides that make up the network through New Zealand.
The 85km trail follows old logging tramways and tracks through Pureora Forest Park. Its remoteness, stunning scenery, awe inspiring swing-bridges, prolific birdlife and historic logging tramways also create epic appeal for the most hard core mountain bikers.
Most people ride it in two days, from Pureora village in the north, to Ongarue in the south. It is a grade 2-3 trail, making it suitable for moderately experienced and capable riders.
Accommodation and Biking Packages
The Timber Trail Lodge is right on the track, at the half-way point. A warm welcome awaits you at the heart of the Timber Trail.Working with Timber Trail Shuttles & Bike Hire, we offer seamless biking packages, and take care of all the logistics, so you can focus on enjoying the ride. Our biking packages include accommodation, with all meals provided, shuttles for you and your bike, and luggage transfers to make planning your Timber Trail adventure easy.