9/28/2021 Taumarunui to Mountain to Sea Connection — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
Taumarunui to Mountain to Sea Connection
Mountain Biking
Dif culty Medium
Length 46.2 km
Journey Time 3-4 hours
Region Manawatū-Whanganui
Sub-Region Ruapehu
Part of the Collection Nga Haerenga - The New Zealand Cycle Trail
https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/taumarunui-to-mountain-to-sea-connection/pdfPreview 1/3 9/28/2021 Taumarunui to Mountain to Sea Connection — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa From the Taumarunui Domain, this route heads south crossing the Whanganui River on to Hikumutu Road. The route offers an enjoyable back-country experience, passing through picturesque farmland and a couple of scenic reserves.
At the halfway mark, cyclists can opt to deviate 1km to visit the town of Owhango to rest, stay overnight, or purchase supplies. From there, head back along Kawautahi Road, riding southwest all the way to Oio Road, where this route connects with the Mountains to Sea cycle trail – one of the Great Rides of Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail.
Conditions:
Once you have reached Oio Road, the nearest accommodation is a further 20km of easy down-valley riding along the Mountains to Sea cycle trail, to the tourist settlement of Whakahoro.
Trail surface: 25% sealed, 75% gravel
Best time to ride: Any time of year
How to get here
Starts at the Taumarunui Domain.
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