Bike and Hike Northland Trust aims to benefit the community by promoting active recreation through all forms of cycling and walking in Northland, by:
- Providing leadership and support for community initiatives that promote cycling and walking in Northland;
- Advocating, promoting and educating the community about the health benefits of cycling and walking and safety;
- Facilitating the development of shared walking and cycling tracks, trails, and amenities.
- Promoting Northland’s walking and cycling tracks and trails to support economic development opportunities for Northland.
Featured
- The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend
The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend in 2026 is from 9 to 11 October. The event has over 20 walks to choose from of various lengths and grades from 2km to 21km.
Our Projects & Programmes
Cycle Skills Training
Bike and Hike Northland deliver cycle skills training across the region. Training is based on the National Bike Ready education programme, which aims to improve the bike-riding competency of participants and make bike riding safer and more fun for everyone.
Bikes in Schools
Enabling all kiwi kids to ride a bike on a regular basis.
The Bikes In Schools package includes: bikes, track, storage, helmets and cycle skills training. Schools own and maintain the equipment and the bikes remain within the school grounds.
Northland Regional Trails Project
The Northland Walking and Cycling Strategy 2017 identified 700 km of existing and proposed trails that could deliver the vision for ‘Northland as one of the world’s best coastal walking and cycling destinations where the journeys and stories are as impressive and memorable as the scenery.’
Where to Bike & Hike in Northland
Where to Cycle in Northland
Northland has a range of places for cyclists of all ages and abilities. From mountain bike parks to bike trails, urban routes, family-friendly and multi-day rides. Check out our Discovery Map and the key information for each ride, including route/location maps.
Where to Walk/Hike in Northland
There are many amazing tracks, trails, shared paths, and urban walks in Northland. Take time to explore our beautiful region at walking pace! Rather than reinvent the wheel, we have provided links to the best resources for locating and navigating these walks.
Get Involved
Affiliated Cycling/Walking and Trailmaker
Glubs & Groups in Northland
Knowledge Hub
There are loads of websites and videos online about cycling: bike maintenance, safety, buying a bike, etc. Instead of ‘reinventing the wheel’, we have pulled together some of the ones we think are most useful and relevant to cyclists in Northland.
We are constantly updating a library of documents, links, and contacts for community groups who are looking for tips on how to get a trail project underway.
News & Updates
- Blindzone DemonstrationsFew of us have the opportunity to climb up into the driver’s seat of a truck or bus. What a driver can and, more importantly, cannot see is quite different from what we can see closer to the ground. The purpose of the demonstration is to improve people’s understanding of heavy vehicle blind… Read more: Blindzone Demonstrations
- Design a Helmet CompetitionEvery year during May we run a ‘Design a helmet’ competition as part of the activities for Road safety Week. The competition is open to all five to twelve year olds across Te Tai Tokerau. The judging panel is made up of people from Bike and Hike Northland, Northland Road Safety Trust, Northland… Read more: Design a Helmet Competition
- Bikes in Schools – So many benefitsBikes in Schools is a great way to get kids outside and active. We all know the benefits that come with a bit of fresh air and physical activity, throw in some fun and the positive outcomes are many. We constantly hear stories of how riding bikes at school has improved a child’s… Read more: Bikes in Schools – So many benefits