Technical Difficulty: Main Loop (Grade 3) Family Loop (Grade 2-3)
Physical Difficulty: Reasonable level of fitness required for main loop. Lots of scope for family groups and less fit riders as well Times: Full Loop of 14.5km takes about 1.5 - 2 hours. The Family Loop of 5km takes about 30 mins - 1 hour for a family group.

Technical Difficulty: Flora Track (Grade 2-3) Baron Flat Track (Grade 4) 4X4 Road (Grade 2)
Physical Difficulty: Very Good level of fitness required. You must be able to carry your bike on numerous occasions.
Times: The full ride from Flora Carpark to Upper Takaka is 45.5km and will take about 4.5 - 6.5 hours, depending on fitness and track condition.

Difficulty: Grade 2-3 (Easy-Intermediate)
Time/distance: From 45 min to 3-hours return, up to 10km.
Drive about 50min from Tākaka to Farewell Spit. From the base of the spit all the way down to Wharariki Beach there are a variety of walks, rides, and lookout points. You have a couple of options for mountain biking. Take the track along Old Man Range to the Pillar Point Lighthouse, continuing down the 4WD track to Wharariki Road, back to your car, or try Green Hills route to Green Hills stream.

NOTE: The Heaphy Track is currently closed between Heaphy Hut and James Mackay Hut because of severe damage to three bridges and is expected to remain closed until October 2023. See DOC website for more information.

Difficulty:Grade 4 (Advanced).
Time/distance: 2-3 days, 78.4km.

Between the 1st of May and September 30th, you can bike the Heaphy Track, and enjoy the amazing scenery on offer. From nikau palms to lush green forest and even the wild west coast beaches.

Difficulty: Grade 4-5 (Advanced-Expert).
Time/distance: 1-2 days, 37.4 km return via same track.

Park at the end of Uruwhenua Road, 17km south of Tākaka. Plan for one full day of intense riding or stay overnight at either Riordans Hut or Waingaro Forks Hut. A technically challenging ride on rough terrain, with the ascent up Kill Devil Spur including 58 switchbacks. For more information, see the DOC website and the Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club website.

Difficulty: Grade 3-4 (Intermediate-Advanced)
Time/distance:3-hour loop, 18.5km.

About 7km inland from Collingwood, turn off main road at the Devil’s Boots, and follow the rough road another 2km to Aorere Goldfields carpark. The main loop takes around 2-3 hours, and a shorter loop of Druggans Dam takes 1.5-2 hours. Give yourself extra time to explore the caves (bring a torch!) and the dam. For more information, see the DOC website and the Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club website.

Difficulty: Grade 2 (Easy).
Time/distance: 30 min, 4.6km.

Starting at the Canaan Downs car park, this enjoyable family ride loops through farmland and beech forest, with a gravelled track making it suitable year-round. Take the track clockwise, taking a left once you pass through the gate. There are two creek crossings so be prepared to get wet feet. For more information, see the DOC website and the Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club website.

Difficulty: Grade 2-3 (Easy-Intermediate).
Time/distance: 10km of trails.
Park your car at Cassidy’s Corner (corner of Abel Tasman Drive and Rototai Road) and follow the new roadside cycleway over the Motupipi cycle bridge, turning left onto Burnside Road. Follow the road to its end and on to a farm track, look for the signposted gate. A network of easy, flowy trails suitable for the whole family with a mix of riding abilities, or those who would like an easy ride away from the roads.

Difficulty:Grade 3-4 (Intermediate-Advanced).
Time/distance: 1-2 hours, 6km (DOC section only).
Access is from the carpark at the end of Canaan Road. The signposted track starts 10mins up from the carpark on Pages Saddle. The first 5km rolls gently down through beech forest, then expect rocky sections, some creek crossings, and a much steeper final descent. From the end of the DOC section, take the mountain bike tracks created by Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club and Project Rameka: The Pack Track

Difficulty: Grade 3 (Intermediate)
Time/dist: 2.5 hrs, 23km.
Mountain biking the Wainui-Gibbs Hill-Tōtaranui loop is allowed from 1 May - 30 Sept. From Wainui carpark, follow the coast track to the saddle, take a right up the ridge to Gibbs Hill – very steep. Follow the ridge south until you turn left toward Tōtaranui. Return to Wainui via the gravel road, 13km. Alternatively, drive to Tōtaranui, and bike from there toward Anapai Bay, turning left onto the Gibbs Hill Track,returning the same way