Whirinaki one of the world's most precious rain forests Te Urewera, New Zealand

The Whirinaki Forest Park Mountain Bike Track has been purpose built and weaves through one of the most spectacular and interesting forests in the world. DOC openmed this on 12th August 2006

The track is designed for the eco mountain bike rider and requires a medium fitness and skill level (grade 2-3). It is 16km long and most people complete it in 2-4 hours (shorter portions of the track can also be ridden).

Download the DOC brochure, including map

VIDEO Whirinaki MTB Quest Nov 2008

We invite mountainbikers to come to Whirinaki - not just as an exciting place to ride, but for its natural beauty and tranquility. We trust that many in return will come to cherish it and give something of themselves back to help protect one of the world's richest rainforests for all time.

Opening Powhiri by Ngati Whare on Murumurunga Marae and official opening of the track

Our marae is the gateway to Whirinaki and we invite groups of mountainbikers and other visitors to experience our welcome and hospitality

WARNING DIDYMO - as Kaitiaki we require all bikes to be clean before entering Whirinaki please.

Join the Whakatane to Taupo via Whirinaki Mountainbike Odyssey (285 km) 10-12 April 09 details

Resources:

There is a lively discussion group on the NZ mountainbiking website that was opened to help gather in peoples feelings and arrive at an appropriate way to make this happen. http://www.mountainbike.co.nz/forum/read.php?f=17&i=3600&t=3600

Rotorua UCB Mountainbiking - Whirinaki Photo Gallery

Australia Cycle Sport News announcing Whirinaki opening

See the report on the 2008 Auckland Anniversary Day adventure for mountainbikers

Click here for VIDEO on WHIRINAKI QUEST MTB race, 15th Nov 2008 Event

NOTICES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

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VIDEOCLIPS ON LINE (Index here)

Guided Tours - Local guides will share their treasure with you
Mountainbiking - ride the spectacular Whirinaki MTB track
Tramping in Whirinaki. - Experience our place
Camping at Mangamate Waterfall - upgraded for your next hols
Disabled or impaired - Local support and guides are available
Accommodation - to make your Whirinaki experience

WEMZ Project - The Whirinaki Ecological Management Zone
Our Right Royal Kiwi, Princess Beatrice adopted by Prince Andrew
Other species recovery projects - Kiwi, Weka and Kaka

Powhiri - our formal welcome to visitors (see marae visits)
What we and our school are up to download videoclips

David Bellamy "Moa's Ark Revisited" Whirinaki 25 report, Sept 09 Dialoque in our rainforest with Hunter Lovins - US environmentalist

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