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Expert Level Riding: Unlock Riding Utopia

Forged by unimaginable power, the Supervolvanic Trail Network is a gift from 27,000 years ago. Among the vast array of trails, we have a selection of expert rides, considered grade 4 and above for those seeking advanced action. Bucket-list biking beckons for boss-mode junkies - grab a hold of your handle bars!

Trail Stats and Map

  • Total Distance
    91.2 Km
  • Ability
    Expert
  • Trail Types
    Forest | Pumice | Rivers | Dirt

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Featured Rides

If you’re a frequent flyer hungry for fast-paced action with some lift-off, look no further than Te Iringa - a 17km ride on one of the most technical grade 5 trails in the land, or Craters MTB Park for select trails with steep climbs and technical descents.

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Individual trails

If you’re reading this you’re looking to level up, and we got you. Expert rides for those equipped put the super into the volcanics - Tree Trunk Gorge, Te Iringa and Waihaha Hut Track trails, along with advanced loops at Craters MTB Park…are you game?

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    Tree Trunk Gorge

    The Tree Trunk Gorge trail will take you on a picturesque journey through the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It passes through classic central North Island beech forest, across streams and rivers and over two impressive gorges as it tracks along the upper section of the Tongariro River.

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    Te Iringa

    Te Iringa is a 19km long return mountain bike ride and one of the most technical grade 5 trails in New Zealand. For avid mountain bikers this is trail you must tick off your bucket list.

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    Waihaha Hut Track

    The Waihaha Hut Track is set in native forest within the Pureora Forest Park on the western side of Lake Taupo.

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Plan your mountain bike trip to Taupō

We know your kind, you know your way ‘round the cockpit of your ride, but you’re open to some local knowledge with the planning. Before your next visit, connect with our local operators and services such as bike shuttles to access areas further afield.

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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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Après-bike

When the pedals rest and the trails are conquered, Taupō's adventures await. Sail, jet boat, raft, bungy, golf, fish, unwind in hot pools or delete some local crafty brews. The end of the trails signal the beginning of the next chapter of your Taupō visit.

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