LINKS TO GREAT TRAIL RIDES
Click here for links to trail rides in the South Island.
Click here for links to trail rides in the North Island.
Click here for links to trail rides in the North Island.
TRAIL RIDE ORGANISERS
WAITEMATA MCC
The Waitemata Motorcycle Club Inc has been organising motorcycle competition and trail riding since 1972. Originally an offshoot of the North Shore Motorcycle Club it became its own stand alone club in 1978. The club's headquarters are in Riverhead Forest near Auckland and it is here and nearby Woodhill Forest that most trail rides are held, though the two venues could not be more different. Riverhead Forest is clay-based ground with steep ridges and swampy gullies, making this forest very challenging riding in the winte months. Woodhill Forest is made up entirely of sand on old coastal dunes. The venue is enjoyed best in winter when the sand tracks are firmer.
http://www.waitematamcc.co.nz
ENDLESS DIRT BIKING
Endless Dirtbiking, run extensive trailrides in 36,000 acres of Woodhill Forest near Auckland. This is sand based all-weather terrain that can handle any amount of rain, locally riders say the wetter the better. Endless Dirt Biking also offer rider training and dirtbike rentals
http://www.endlessdirtbiking.co.nz
http://www.endlessdirtbiking.co.nz
HOROWHENUA MCC
The Horowhenua MCC are an Incorporated non profit Club based in Horowhenua/Kapiti region, and have been promoting off road motorcycle trail riding since 1979. Each the club organise a “Charity Trail Ride Series” consisting of between five and seven trail rides. These events serve a dual purpose – to provide a fun day out for trail riders and families, and raise money for local community organisations. From the 2010 series of four rides, the club donated just under $58,000 to community organisations Further rides are run for financial members, including events specifically for learners and children to promote trail riding as a family sport. Rides are run from Hunterville through to Kapiti, and are becoming increasingly popular in the lower north island with the reputation of being very well run. Recent rides have attracted between 400-890 riders. http://www.hmcc.co.nz
POWER ADVENTURES
Power Adventures is run by former Trials Champion and Enduro racer turned events organiser. Greg organises a prolific number of Honda-backed off road events of all types ranging from cross country races to trail rides, enduros and kids specific events. Many of the rides are organised in Maramarua Forest just south of the Bombay Hills.
http://www.poweradventures.co.nz
http://www.poweradventures.co.nz
EPIC EVENTS
Started by cross country racer Nick Reader Epic Events have been organising trail rides and race events in the Taupo since 2000.. Rides include the Bermbuster and Trail Blazer and Desert Storm trail rides plus enduro and cross country races. At the end of 2011, Epic Events changed ownership, with Nick handing over the reins to Gordon Sandilands and Claire Bullock . New initiatives include adventure riding and rider coaching.
http://www.epicevents.co.nz
http://www.epicevents.co.nz
TARAWERA TRAIL BIKE RIDERS
One of NZ's long-standing off road clubs the Tarawera trail Bike Riders organise a full season of rides near Kawerau in the Matahina Forest. In addition the club holds the annual Tarawera 100 cross country race, once again one of NZ's longest running races of its kind.
http://ttbrc.co.nz
http://ttbrc.co.nz
DIRT GUIDE TRAILRIDES
The Dirt guide Trail rides are run by multi times NZ NZ Enduro Champion Sean Clarke in the Kinleith Forests between Tokoroa and Taupo. If you have travelled besides SH1 and wondered how good it would be to ride in these forests this is your chance to experience it. Sean also runs guided trail rides in the same area on more extensive courses. contact: Sean Clarke by email on [email protected]
OFF LIMITS - WAIOURU TRAIL RIDES
Offlimits is a registered charitable trust. The Offlimits Trust was formed to support the health and welfare of defence force personnel and to provide funding for those injured or killed whilst serving New Zealand. One of their activities is providing trail and adventure rides in the usually off-limits 63,000 hectare Waiouru Army Training ground. Check out their website on http://www.offlimits.co.nz
KARAMU TRAIL
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Karamu Trail Track was originally an off-road trail bike track open once a month to the public from the mid 1980's until the mid 1990’s. In response to demand the tracks was opened again in 2006. Beginner riders and children are welcome and will enjoy the specially designed novice track and like the advanced riders will be able to enjoy some challenging terrain.
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