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This publication is produced using paper sourced from well-managed, renewable and legally logged forests.

Rotorua Visitor Centre & i-SITE is located at the lake end of Fenton St (Rotorua's main street). We are open every day (except Christmas Day) from 7.30 am – 6.00 pm during the winter, and from 7.30 am – 7.00 pm during the summer. A DOC visitor counter is staffed part-time.

Check out rotoruaNZ.com for extensive information on what to see and do in Rotorua – NZ’s Coolest Hot Spot

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INTERMEDIATE possible on narrow track.

Grade 4: Advanced Long steep climbs, narrow track, poor

ADVANCED traction, and obstacles present. Some parts may be easier to walk. This publication is produced by Department of Conservation Grade 5: Expert and Destination Rotorua Technically challenging, giant climbs, narrow track, drop-offs, sharp corners, March 2015 EXPERT some bike carrying required. Editing and design: DOC Publishing Team

This publication is produced using paper sourced from well-managed, renewable and legally logged forests.

Rotorua Visitor Centre & i-SITE is located at the lake end of Fenton St (Rotorua's main street). We are open every day (except Christmas Day) from 7.30 am – 6.00 pm during the winter, and from 7.30 am – 7.00 pm during the summer. A DOC visitor counter is staffed part-time.

Check out rotoruaNZ.com for extensive information on what to see and do in Rotorua – NZ’s Coolest Hot Spot

Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoma

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Millar Road Lake Millar Rd car park Rotokakahi (Green Lake) Maps and shuttle information for Lake 0 1 2 km trails in the Whakarewarewa area are Ōkareka available from the Waipa Mill car park

Rainbow Mountain MTB Loop Map key Okaro Road Mountain bike track (biking only) Lake Mountain bike track (dual use) Rotomahana Lake Ngahewa Highway Maungakakaramea/ Rainbow Mountain Sealed road Lake Rotowhero Te Tihi o Ruru 743m Gravel road a g n Public conservation land Te a Rainbow A Rd R ra e Mountain MTB A T h Loop i

Ara Parking Information Te A h i Geothermal Te Ranga Toilets feature (Kerosene Creek)

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Distance: 1 km Distance: 2.4 km Distance: 7 km

Grade 5 Grade 3 The Rainbow Mountain MTB loop is formed by a series of Biking only Biking only short tracks which join to form a circuit. Te Tihi o Ruru/ INTERMEDIATE EXPERT Summit Track is a challenging uphill ride that will take you Recommended for MTB experts, this track descends a total Split Enz is just one of the tracks that connect to form an epic 743 m up Maungakakaramea with stunning 360° views at the of 160 m and is graded 5 due to its off-camber benching and MTB loop. Linking Tuhoto Ariki to Pondy New, this grade 3 summit. From here enjoy the exhilarating downhill Te Ranga roots. This is a challenging ride for lovers of technical trails. track was first opened in 2007. MTB track to Kerosene Creek for a naturally warm swim. Hatupatu was a famous warrior who hunted in this area This track can be ridden after finishing either Tuhoto Ariki To get there, ride Te Ara Ahi from the CBD or park your car made famous through Māori legends. or Hatupatu. Follow Moerangi Road southward for 1.5 km and in the Rainbow Mountain car park on SH5. Access Hatupatu from the Tuhoto Ariki trail. Full map of find the entrance on the right. Whakarewarewa Forest trails available from the Waipa Mill car park. Te Tihi o Ruru uphill section Te Ara Ahi Distance: 2 km Grade 4 ADVANCED Dual use – uphill riding only RideRotorua.com is the place to get up-to-date information on the trails and services related to mountain biking in Rotorua. Te Ranga downhill section A great place to start when planning a ride in Rotorua. Distance: 48 km Distance: 2.4 km Grade 4 Grade 3 ADVANCED Biking only Dual use INTERMEDIATE Special thanks to Rotorua Mountain Bike Club for their work maintaining Rotorua’s trails and supporting Part of the National Cycle Trail, Te Ara Ahi (thermal by bike) the riding community. takes riders from Rotorua CBD through a unique geothermal Te Ara Ahi traverse at the bottom field with bubbling mud pools and spectacular . A Join RMTBC or donate to the range of tourism ventures are accessed on the way plus the Distance: 2.6 km trails at www.mtbclub.org.nz fantastic Rainbow Mountain MTB loop. The trail starts from Grade 2 the CBD, at the arches opposite the Princes Gate Hotel and ADVANCED ends at Waikite Hot Pools. Dual use Lake Rotoehu

Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoma

Western Okataina Mokoia 10 Great Island Lake Rotoiti Rotorua Mamaku Lake Rotorua d R a in ta Rides a Kawerau k Lake Rotokawau O ke Western Okataina La Lake Rotoatua Outdoor Education Waipungapunga Skyline Gravity Bike Park Centre Track car park Lake Mt Whakapoungakau Hot X Buns ROTORUA Ōkataina 758m Tokorangi Whakapounakau Junction The Dipper a in Tuhoto Ariki Trail ta a k O Hatupatu Lake n r Ōkareka e Waipa Mill car park t Split Enz s e Lake W Ōkataina Te Ara Ahi Tikitapu/ Rainbow Mountain MTB Loop Blue Lake Lake Tarawera

Millar Road Lake Millar Rd car park Rotokakahi (Green Lake) Maps and shuttle information for Lake 0 1 2 km trails in the Whakarewarewa area are Ōkareka available from the Waipa Mill car park

Rainbow Mountain MTB Loop Map key Okaro Road Mountain bike track (biking only) Lake Mountain bike track (dual use) Rotomahana Lake Ngahewa Highway Maungakakaramea/ Rainbow Mountain Sealed road Lake Rotowhero Te Tihi o Ruru 743m Gravel road Lake Rerewhakaaitu a g n Public conservation land Te a Rainbow Waiotapu A Rd R ra e Mountain MTB A T h Loop i

Ara Parking Information Te A h i Geothermal Te Ranga Toilets feature (Kerosene Creek)

0 Lookout 5 10 km

Hatupatu Split Enz Rainbow Mountain MTB Loop

Distance: 1 km Distance: 2.4 km Distance: 7 km

Grade 5 Grade 3 The Rainbow Mountain MTB loop is formed by a series of Biking only Biking only short tracks which join to form a circuit. Te Tihi o Ruru/ INTERMEDIATE EXPERT Summit Track is a challenging uphill ride that will take you Recommended for MTB experts, this track descends a total Split Enz is just one of the tracks that connect to form an epic 743 m up Maungakakaramea with stunning 360° views at the of 160 m and is graded 5 due to its off-camber benching and MTB loop. Linking Tuhoto Ariki to Pondy New, this grade 3 summit. From here enjoy the exhilarating downhill Te Ranga roots. This is a challenging ride for lovers of technical trails. track was first opened in 2007. MTB track to Kerosene Creek for a naturally warm swim. Hatupatu was a famous warrior who hunted in this area This track can be ridden after finishing either Tuhoto Ariki To get there, ride Te Ara Ahi from the CBD or park your car made famous through Māori legends. or Hatupatu. Follow Moerangi Road southward for 1.5 km and in the Rainbow Mountain car park on SH5. Access Hatupatu from the Tuhoto Ariki trail. Full map of find the entrance on the right. Whakarewarewa Forest trails available from the Waipa Mill car park. Te Tihi o Ruru uphill section Te Ara Ahi Distance: 2 km Grade 4 ADVANCED Dual use – uphill riding only RideRotorua.com is the place to get up-to-date information on the trails and services related to mountain biking in Rotorua. Te Ranga downhill section A great place to start when planning a ride in Rotorua. Distance: 48 km Distance: 2.4 km Grade 4 Grade 3 ADVANCED Biking only Dual use INTERMEDIATE Special thanks to Rotorua Mountain Bike Club for their work maintaining Rotorua’s trails and supporting Part of the National Cycle Trail, Te Ara Ahi (thermal by bike) the riding community. takes riders from Rotorua CBD through a unique geothermal Te Ara Ahi traverse at the bottom field with bubbling mud pools and spectacular geysers. A Join RMTBC or donate to the range of tourism ventures are accessed on the way plus the Distance: 2.6 km trails at www.mtbclub.org.nz fantastic Rainbow Mountain MTB loop. The trail starts from Grade 2 the CBD, at the arches opposite the Princes Gate Hotel and ADVANCED ends at Waikite Hot Pools. Dual use