Bike park info
Rotorua
Whakarewarewa forest [Sometimes called the Redwoods]Landownners-
Fletcher Challenge Forests. First time visitors should go to the info centre to buy a map $3.open 5.30am to 8.30pmLocation-
Southeastern outskirts of Rotorua.Head out of Rotorua for 3km and turn left into waipa mill road. There is a large capark so you can't miss it.Track conditions-
Gravel roads, 4WD track and single track [mostly hard volcanic dirt and some gravel]Grades 1-5
1-8 hours
[you'll want to repeat every track at least twice]My verdict-
The tracks are very fast with flowing corners. Many corners are cambered and the jumps are fast and smooth. The tracks are very well maintaind and because the area is ralitively flat there are not many hills. Overall I think you wouldn't find a better mtb park anywhere in the world.My favourite tracks were Diamondback, repco and Avenir.Tracks
Repco
- A fun, grade 1, 15 minute warm up track to introduce you to the terrainVetta-
A grade 3, 30 minute track that goes past the sawmill through a valley and then twists itself around pine trees. This must be the twistiest track in the country.Diamondback-
A grade 2, 15 minute track [I did it in 11] that is runs through the magnificent redwood trees.Aviner-
A grade 3, 25 minute track that winds downhill before climbing up and down again.Haro-
A grade3, 25-minute loop track that has some fast rough sections.Pedros
- A grade 4, 10 minute track with 2 caution areas.It has big jumps and a deep river crossing before the finish.Marzoocchi-
A grade 4, 25minute single track.Funn trail-
A grade 4, 15minute track though pine trees with a steep climb at the end.Bauer-
A grade 4, 20 minute track though a pine tree area that goes up and downhill.Exit trail-
A grade 5, 5-minute track that takes you to long mile road [where the info centre is]Notes