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Cycling
If you're a cycling or mountain biking enthusiast in Whakatane, you're in for a treat! The region offers a plethora of cycling adventures and activities to suit riders of all skill levels. From scenic trails to adrenaline-pumping mountain bike tracks, Whakatane has it all. For more detailed information on Whakatane cycling tracks and trails, check out Map My Ride, It will guide you through the best cycling routes, trail difficulties, and points of interest along the way. Alternatively, you can explore cycling routes on Map My Ride, an online platform that offers user-generated cycling routes and maps. Whether you're seeking a leisurely ride to take in the scenic beauty or an adrenaline-filled mountain biking challenge, Whakatane has everything you need to fulfill your cycling dreams. So, gear up, hop on your bike, and let the adventure begin!
Featured Cycling Listings
MOANARUA BEACH COTTAGE
Miria and Taroi of Moanarua Beach Cottage Ōhope offer a unique cultural experience in a romantic hideaway.
NON OLYMPIC CYCLISTS WHAKATANE
Join the ultimate fusion of fitness, friendship, and caffeine kicks with our social cycling and coffee crew based right here in Whakatane!
ONEPU MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
The park is available free for the public to use for mountain biking and running or walking and has four main trails to choose from.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate most sports and gatherings.
TAKUTAI ADVENTURES - Formerly VMAC RIDES
Whakanes’s local eScooter, eBike & Stand Up Paddle board experts. We offer hire, lessons and sales.
WHAKATANE CYCLE CENTRE
In our Boon Street store you can view a wide range of bicycles, including leading brands Specialized, Scott and Avanti.
Cycling Listings
BURMA ROAD CYCLING TRACK
The Burma Road cycle track is an easy to intermediate grade ride with some beautiful scenery and chance of spotting a kiwi!
MOTU TRAILS
The Motu Trails are located between Opotiki and Gisborne and are part of Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail. There are several trails to choose from varying in difficulty and duration. The trails can be used year-round and are free. Ride, run, walk ... experience the freedom.
Opotiki Trails include the family friendly Dunes Trail, Otara Stopbank Trail, Taheke Road / Whakaumu Track, Otara East Road and Pakihi Track.
For Motu Trail Maps and information about Opotiki click here.
OHOPE HARBOURSIDE TRAIL
The Ohope Harbourside Walking & Cycle Trail is the completion of a long-held dream of making the changing moods and estuarine beauty of the Ōhiwa Harbour more accessible to the community.
The Trail is 2.9-kilometres of shared-use pathway that runs along the harbour edge, from Waterways Drive in the west to Port Ōhope Wharf. The Trail takes in views of the Ohiwa Harbour and the wildlife that call it home, there is also a playground along the way that has toilet facilities.
WARREN COLE CYCLEWAY & WALKWAY
The Whakatane River Walk along the Warren Cole Walkway/Cycleway is a gentle cycling cruise alongside the Whakatane River. Suitable for all ages, whether cycling or walking. One end is at the Whakatane River Bridge (end of Landing Road, almost under the bridge) and coming to an end at the Whakatane Heads at the end of Muriwai Drive (or vice versa).
WHAKATANE BIKE PARK
The Whakatane Bike park offers a multi-use biking facility at Warren Park on Eivers Road. A great place for free style BMX, pump skills track, mountain biking and an exercise circuit.
Bike Whakatane Trust has been established to support and promote all things biking in the Whakatane District. Our members have been behind the development of Whakatane Bike Park, Bikes In Schools projects and events that promote safe cycling. Keep up to date with current projects on our Facebook page.
WHIRINAKI TE PUA-A-TANE
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane is the preserve of the mighty podocarp, ancient trees that once dominated the land and date back to the time of the dinosaurs. These magnificent trees combine with rushing rivers, fantastic ferns and bountiful bird life to create a fabulous forest capable of stimulating and satisfying every sense.
Cycling Map
There are a number of BMX Tracks and Bike Parks in Whakatane and the surrounding area. Click here to view details.
Bike tracks are located at Warren Park (Eivers Road, Whakatane), Eve Rimmer Park in Whakatane, Onepu Bike Park, Rawhiti Mountain Bike Park and Civic Park in Murupara. These cycle tracks provide another exciting recreational outlet for young people.
Onepu Mountain Bike Park is available free for the public to use for mountain biking and running or walking and has four main trails to choose from. The trails have gentle rolling terrain which will suit any type of rider, from beginners to advanced with BMX style jumps as well. While you are there check out the Onepu Wetlands boardwalk. For more information including maps click here.
Whakatane Bike Park offers a multi-use biking facility at Warren Park on Eivers Road. A great place for free style BMX, pump skills track, mountain biking and an exercise circuit. For more information click here.
Whakatane's best cycling routes -
Exploring Whakatāne and Ōhope by bike? Here are Whakatāne’s best cycling routes for riders of all ages and levels.
The Rotary Bike Park at Warren Park
This track has a Pump-track, Jumps Line, and 1km perimeter track.
Warren Cole Riverside Trail
Grade: Easy
Distance: 4.3 km
Access: Landing Road Whakatāne Bridge to The Heads, Whakatāne
Urban Nature Trail
Grade: Easy
Distance: 6 km loop
Access: Head upstream from the Whakatāne Bridge, join Awatapu lagoon pathway, follow Wainui Te Whara Stream and head back along King Street to the River.
Ohope Harbourside Trail
Grade: Easy
Distance: 2.9 km purpose-build pathway
Access: Waterway Drive to Port Ōhope Wharf, Port Ōhope
Whakatāne to Ōhope Shared Pathway
Grade: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Access: Shared pathway from Rex Morpeth Park follow Gorge Road and Ohope Road to Mahy Reserve, Ōhope
Burma Road Trail
Grade: Easy to intermediate
Distance: 10-15 km
Conditions: Partly hilly, partly flat, paved gravel. Mountain bike recommended.
Access: From Maraetōtara Road in Ōhope, or from Ohope Road
Family-Friendly Cycle Tracks
The Rotary Bike Park at Warren Park.
The following schools also have child-friendly tracks and are all open to community use:
Ōhope Beach School, Apanui, Allandale and James Street Schools (all in Whakatāne township)
Exploring further afield? Check out these awesome trails in the Eastern Bay.
Ōpōtiki Dunes Trail
