The Supervolcanic Trail Network has rides for all levels and abilities, including many ‘Easy’ rides considered Grade 1 or 2. Families, beginners, and easy riders - if the slower pace is your jam, we have gentle yet immersive and magical trails for you. They’re mostly flat and smooth to get you and your squad on the move!
Easy Level Riding: Low Key & High Reward
Trail Stats and Map
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Total Distance
151.5 Km
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Ability
Easy
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Trail Types
Forest | Pumice | Urban Pathway
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Featured Rides
For Easy Riders, we’ve got chef’s specials to ease you into the Supervolcanic cuisine. The Tongariro River Trail - relatively flat, family fun; Great Lake Pathway - lakeside meander with views of snow-capped peaks; Wairakei Thermal Loop - geothermal magic!
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Biking trails
Tongariro River Trail
Explore the Tongariro River Trail in Turangi, offering gentle riverside rides and stunning native bush. Cross a scenic swing bridge and stop at the Tongariro National Trout Centre for a picnic and learning experience, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. Perfect for the whole family.
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Great Lake Pathway
Voted New Zealand's Favourite Urban Ride in 2017, the Great Lake Pathway (Lion's Walk) is perfectly suited for families and offers spectacular views across Lake Taupo to the snow-capped peaks of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu.
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Hiking & walking trails
Kiko Loop Track
This short loop track is a great way for walkers and mountain bikers to experience the variety of nature in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. Highlights include stunning podocarp forest and impressive views of Lake Taupō.
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Poronui Trails
Nestled against the Kaimanawa Ranges and Mohaka River, Poronui Lodge offers an exclusive mountain biking experience on a 16,000-acre estate. Enjoy the thrilling rides through diverse terrains, from gravel roads to lush forests and open grasslands, all surrounded by breathtaking views.
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Wairakei Thermal Loop
An eighteen-kilometer loop joins together some of the favorite bike trails near the Wairakei Tourist Park, from Huka Falls to Aratiatia Dam as well as the Wairakei Resort Track. Ride through a geothermal wonderland in the Taupo region.
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Bike parks
Taupō Bike Park
Built and maintained by locals, the Taupō Bike Park is a staple to the growing BMX scene in the Taupō region. You can spend hours here, enjoying endless rounds of high-flying dirt jumps on your bike.
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Craters Mountain Bike Park Loop A
There’s nothing technical on this loop, making it perfect for first-time trailblazers and families—an excellent introduction to Craters MTB Park. It winds through epic volcanic landscapes and under towering pines, with smooth berms and mellow climbs to keep everyone cruising happily along.
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Plan your mountain bike trip to The Supervolcanic Network
Many of the ‘Easy’ rides are near Taupō township, but there are more beyond. Set off from Taupō town, Tūrangi, Kinloch, or catch a water taxi or bike shuttle to access rides further afield. However you like to ride, we’ve got local knowledge to see you right.
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Explore the Supervolcanic trails
Shift gears to find the speed, locale and vibes that make your pedals turn. Delight in Taupō’s achingly beautiful landscapes from the saddle of a bike, with over 30 rides to explore, brew your own journey to your taste: full strength, medium or family pack.
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