A very active group of enthusiastic mountain bikers, the Kerikeri MTB Club has been growing dramatically over the past few years.
Their tracks are in Whitehill Forest. Hand-crafted and machine-built tracks, for intermediate to expert riders, weave through plantations and native forests. Covering a range of terrain, from technical, rooty and off-camber tracks to smooth berms and jumps, there is an adventure around every corner.
A chance to explore one of our local rides, meet knew riding buddies and share some laughs. This is a free event open to anyone with a bike. The route
Route Description This route takes you from Dargaville down a peninsula to Poutu Point on the northern entrance to Kaipara Harbour. A charter boat service does offer rides from the
Route Description The ride links two of Aotearoa’s biggest harbours. Hokianga, with its dramatic golden sand dunes in the north, and the sprawling Kaipara in the south. Between the two
Route Description The Far North Cycleway is the start or end of the 3,000 km Tour Aotearoa route through New Zealand/Aotearoa, incorporating some iconic Northland landmarks. At one end is
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
Park Description Northland’s newest mountain bike park as of 2026. The Kauri Coast MTB Park is located in the Kaipara District 4.5 km off SH12 and just 15 minutes north-west
Trail Description Northland’s newest cycle trail currently takes you through the Kaihu Valley between Dargaville and Kaihu pub. Two sections of shared pathway are connected by quiet gravel roads, making
Park Facilities Pohe Island Bike Park is located in central Whangārei just off Dave Culham Drive. This urban bike park has something for everyone, from toddlers on balance bikes to
Trail Description Aotearoa’s most northern great ride that takes you through stunning Northland scenery from the Bay of Islands in the east to the remote Hokianga Harbour on the west
The Waipu Cove Trail is Northland’s newest shared path and part of the wider Regional Trail vision. It has been a community-driven project led by the Waipu Cycle and Walkway Trust, which was formed to see this project through with support from Whangarei District Council. The shared trail is an off-road route from Waipu Village to Waipu Cove of approximately 7.5 km in length…
Park Description Just a five-minute drive from the CBD, or 20-minute ride, Parihaka is possibly the closest mountain bike park to a city in New Zealand. Parihaka is in continuous
Trail Description Huarahio te Whai, Hatea Loop, is a 5.1 km shared path loop in the centre of Whangarei. It is an easy path that has a flat concrete or
The Kaipara District has an ever-increasing number of trails and routes to explore by bike. From the purpose-built mountain bike tracks at Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park just north of
Park Description A family friendly mountain bike park located within minutes of the Waitangi Treaty grounds. The Waitangi Mountain Bike Park provides trails for all abilities in a stunning location.
