9/28/2021 Taumarunui to Mountain to Sea Connection — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Taumarunui to Mountain to Sea Connection Mountain Biking Difculty 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. https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/taumarunui-to-mountain-to-sea-connection/pdfPreview 2/3 9/28/2021 Taumarunui to Mountain to Sea Connection — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Track Elevation and Map Page last updated: Sep 8, 2020, 3:42 PM https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/taumarunui-to-mountain-to-sea-connection/pdfPreview 3/3.