Route Description
This circuit around the mid-north gives the cyclist a cross-section of the best that Northland has to offer. Golden sand beaches & dunes, tranquil harbours, tidal estuaries, rocky coastlines, and towering kauri forests. It is mostly along remote roads and includes all of Northland’s great ride, Pou Herenga Tai–Twin Coast Cycle Trail. The riding is often through remote areas and well off the beaten tourist track. Take your time to explore nearby beaches, lakes, rivers, and historical and cultural places.
Distance: 390 – 438 km
Days: 4-6 days
Level: Advanced due to the fact that there is considerable road riding.
Elevation gain: 5,680 m
Suitable Bike Types: Gravel, MTB, eBike (make sure you have somewhere to charge your battery each night)
Note: Check the notes in some of the sections for alternatives and warnings.
Maps
We have created a Komoot Collection for this adventure. The collection has seven sections.
The route is one of the many bikepacking routes in the Kennett Brother book “Bikepacking Aotearoa.” Grab a copy before you set out, as it has plenty of helpful information on accommodation and food/supply locations. kennett.co.nz
Komoot provides GPX files if you want to use the routes with your preferred navigation app or device.
NOTE: Clicking on a Komoot map will take you to a more detailed overview of the ride or walk. You will be able to view basic data, or you can sign up for free to view full details. If you download the Komoot app, you can navigate the trails on your mobile device. If you prefer to view a map in your preferred app, you can download a GPX file when in Komoot.
