Caution · Onepū MTB ParkSAMPLE: Storm damage — fallen trees on the lower loop

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The trail areas our club builds and looks after. Check today’s status before you head out.

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Open (stage 5 of 5)

Onepū MTB Park

Our home trails — a compact network of flow, tech and climbing lines, maintained by club volunteers.

  • Grade 2EasytoGrade 4Advanced
  • 12 km of trail
  • [xx] min from Whakatāne
Status updated Mon 12 Oct
Coming soon
In design (stage 2 of 5)

Ōhiwa trail park

A new trail park of national significance, being designed now. Not open to riders yet — follow the project for updates and dig days.

  • Grades: to be confirmed
  • Opening: TBC
Trail design under way — please don’t enter the forest.
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Trail grades

NZ mountain bike trails are graded 1 (easiest) to 6 (extreme). Ride a grade you’re comfortable with — conditions change after rain and storms.

  • Grade 1Easiest

    Flat, wide, smooth. Good for first rides.

  • Grade 2Easy

    Gentle climbs, some small obstacles.

  • Grade 3Intermediate

    Steeper, narrower, roots and berms.

  • Grade 4Advanced

    Steep, technical, drops. Good skills needed.

  • Grade 5Expert

    Very steep and difficult. Big features.

  • Grade 6Extreme

    Extremely dangerous. Expert riders only.

Ride well

Before you ride

Check status

Forestry work can close trails at short notice.

Trail status

Obey signs

Never ride past a closure or logging sign.

Skip the mud

Wet trails rut fast. Give them a day to drain.

Chip in

Trails are free to ride and built by members.

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Trail etiquette

A few simple rules keep the trails in good shape and everyone safe.

  • Check status before you ride and obey all closure and forestry signs.
  • Ride, don’t slide — avoid skidding and stay off trails when they’re wet.
  • Give way to riders climbing and to walkers.
  • Dogs: SAMPLE — [allowed on a leash / not allowed] — confirm with the committee.
  • Take your rubbish home.