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Whirinaki Forest Park Mountain Bike Track
Tall trees, rushing rivers, special plants and animals, a wide variety of habitats and fascinating past combine to create Whirinaki Forest park. This was one of New Zealand''s most famous conservation battlegrounds, where people actively fought to save a magnificent native forest.
Today Whirinaki's beauty is protected for everyone to enjoy through a comprehensive network of walking tracks, huts and other facilities.
A Specially managed area
Because this forest is special, part of it is under intensive management. This area is known as the Wirinaki Ecological Management Zone (WEMZ) and the mountain bike track goes through it. The Management of WEMZ is holistic and includes work with rare plants and animals, improving visitor facilities and intensive pest control.
How to get there
Whirinaki forest park is 90 km southeast of Rotorua, off Ruatahuna Road, via SH38. The mountain bike track is located at the end of old Fort Road.
Ride Whirinaki
The Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike Track is purpose built and weaves through one of the most spectacular and interesting forests in the world. The track is designed for the eco mountain bike rider and requires a medium fitness and skill level (grade 2-3) . The track is 16 km and most people complete it in 2 - 4 hours. Shorter sections of the Track can also be ridden.
Responsible mountain biking
Mountain biking has dangers, proceed at your own risk and ride within your ability.
* Wear an approved cycle helmet and protective clothing.
* Stay on the designated mountain bike track or roads - do not take short cuts.
* Take out what you bring in - do not litter.
* Beware of whicles when using the roads. Standard NZ road rules apply - keep to the left and give way when appropriate.
*Do not build now tracks or modify existing tracks.
For your Safety
The weather in the park can be very unpredictable and visitors should be prepared for cold, wet spells even at the height of the summer. Warm clothing, rain proof gear and suitable footwear are recommended. Please leave a record of your intentions with reliable friends or relatives or at the Rangitaiki Area office.
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More information
www.destinationoutdoors.co.nz
or contact
DOC Rotorua Lakes Area Office
Community Relations Ranger
14-16 Scott Street, PO Box 281
Rotorua
Ph. 07 348 3610
Fax. 07 349 3690
Protect plants and animals.
Remove rubbish.
Bury toilet waste.
Keep streams and lakes clean.
Take care with fires.
Camp carefully.
Keep to the track.
Consider others.
Respect our cultural heritage.
Enjoy your visit.
Toitu te Whenua (Leave the land undisturbed.) |
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