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Cycling along the Whakatane River

Biking

Hatching a plan to discover our area by bike is simple - there are so many possibilities, for hearty mountain bikers right through to those of you who just want to experience the blissful freedom of pedalling along the river edge with the breeze on your face. 

The Motu Trails is one of 22 great rides under Ngā Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail. The trail stretches between Ōpōtiki in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, and Matawai, on the way to Gisborne.

This path for cyclists and walkers alike is a gentle amble for all ages and abilities along the shoreline of one of NZ’s most unspoiled estuaries, Ōhiwa Harbour. 

If you're keen for a simple family spin, go to Maraetotara in Ōhope. Ride up the unsealed Maraetotara Road into the bush-edged Burma Rd to the main Ōhope-Whakatāne highway.

The Onepu Mountain Bike Park is a great place for all types of riders.

Find your ride...

Whakatāne makes an ideal holiday hub for rides like Moerangi and Motu Trails - with great stuff to do off the bike. You don’t have to look far for cycle fun in Whakatāne.