Pickup: (End) From Timber Trail Shuttle & Bike Hire base - shuttle leaves at 08:30 am
Drop-off: (Start) Pureora at 09:30 am
$84.00 per person
Includes luggage transfer
Best for: A one-night stay at the Lodge while completing the full Timber Trail from Pureora to Ongarue.
Leave your vehicle securely at Ongarue and take the morning shuttle to Pureora. Your luggage is transferred to the Lodge for your overnight stay, then onward to Ongarue the following day.
NB: Shuttles can be booked as part of a package or separately. A package is the best way to book everything if you plan to stay at the lodge.
Transport Options including Shuttles
Let’s Explore Your Transport Options
Take the hassle out of getting to, from and around the Timber Trail.
We provide scheduled shuttles, luggage transfers, bike transport and vehicle relocation for individuals and groups. Choose the service that suits your itinerary, or talk to us about a tailored transport solution.
Departure Time Options & Shuttle Costs
Shuttle Service Option 1:
Ongarue to Pureora — for people leaving their vehicle at the end and shuttling to the start.
Shuttle Service Option 2:
Piropiro to Pureora — for people staying at the Lodge or campsite before beginning the northern section.
Pickup: (Midway) From Timber Trail Lodge or Piropiro DOC camp site - shuttle leaves at 08:30 am
Drop-off: (Start) Pureora 09:30 am
$84.00 per person
Includes luggage transfer
Best for: A two-night Lodge stay, with the northern section completed on the middle day.
Stay at the Lodge, take the morning shuttle to Pureora, then travel back to the Lodge along the northern section of the trail. Continue south to Ongarue the following day.
NB: Shuttles can be booked as part of a package or separately. A package is the best way to book everything if you plan to stay at the lodge.
Drop-off: (Start) Pureora 09:30 am
$84.00 per person
Includes luggage transfer
Best for: A two-night Lodge stay, with the northern section completed on the middle day.
Stay at the Lodge, take the morning shuttle to Pureora, then travel back to the Lodge along the northern section of the trail. Continue south to Ongarue the following day.
NB: Shuttles can be booked as part of a package or separately. A package is the best way to book everything if you plan to stay at the lodge.
Shuttle Service Option 3:
Ongarue to Piropiro — for people travelling to the midpoint, either to complete the southern section or stay overnight at Piropiro.
Pickup: (End) From Timber Trail Shuttle & Bike Hire base, Ongarue - shuttles leave at 7:30 am and 4:30 pm
Drop-off: (Midway) Timber Trail Lodge & Piropiro DOC camp site 8:30 am and 6:30 pm respectively.
$84.00 per person
Includes luggage transfer
Best for: A one-night stay before completing the southern section, or for guests only exploring the southern half of the trail.
Travel from Ongarue to the Lodge or Piropiro, stay overnight, then continue south the next day.
NB: Shuttles can be booked as part of a package or separately. A package is the best way to book everything if you plan to stay at the lodge.
Drop-off: (Midway) Timber Trail Lodge & Piropiro DOC camp site 8:30 am and 6:30 pm respectively.
$84.00 per person
Includes luggage transfer
Best for: A one-night stay before completing the southern section, or for guests only exploring the southern half of the trail.
Travel from Ongarue to the Lodge or Piropiro, stay overnight, then continue south the next day.
NB: Shuttles can be booked as part of a package or separately. A package is the best way to book everything if you plan to stay at the lodge.
Bag Transfer (max 7kg) included in shuttle: Additional luggage $15 per bag
Door-To-Door pickup and drop-off
Make your transport arrangements even easier with pickup or drop-off from selected locations around Ongarue, Piropiro and Maniaiti/Benneydale.
- Timber Trail Shuttle and Bike Hire base, Ongarue
- Ongarue Cottage
- Bennett Road car park
- Timber Trail Lodge
- Piropiro campsite
- Maniaiti/Benneydale
Please select your pickup location when booking. Services outside our Ongarue base may need to be arranged in advance.
Vehicle Transfer/ Relocation
Prefer to start the trail with your own vehicle? We can relocate it to Ongarue while you continue your journey.
Pureora to Ongarue
Best for: People completing the full Timber Trail with a one-night stay at the Lodge.
Drive to Pureora and begin the trail when it suits you. We will relocate your vehicle to our secure Ongarue base, deliver your luggage to the Lodge, and return it to Ongarue for your arrival the following day.
Piropiro to Ongarue
Best for: People completing only the southern section of the trail.
Meet our driver at Piropiro and we will relocate your vehicle to Ongarue while you continue south.
Price: $275 per vehicle
Vehicle relocation covers up to five people travelling in the vehicle. Additional passengers are $15 per person.
Please note:
*Rental vehicles cannot be relocated.
*Vehicle relocation can be booked separately or as part of a Lodge package.
*Advance booking is required.
Private Charters
We welcome private and group bookings.
Need transport outside our scheduled shuttle times or for a larger group? We offer private charter services tailored to your itinerary.
Charters can include pickup and drop-off at agreed locations, passenger and bike transport, luggage transfers, and connections with accommodation or other travel arrangements.
Contact us to discuss your group size, route and timing, and we’ll put together a transport option that works for you.
Timber Trail Biking Packages
