Timber Trail - Pureora Forest Park / Timber Trail
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About Timber Trail
In beautiful Pureora Forest, in a remote location halfway along the Timber Trail, you’ll discover a lodge offering a warm welcome and comfortable surrounds, great food and the company of other bikers.
Contact Timber Trail
| Address : | Pureora Forest Park / |
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| Website : | https://timbertrail.nz/ |
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| City : | Wanganui |
| Description : | An 85-kilometer bike trail traversing rainforest, a dramatic suspension bridge & an old tram route. |
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jonny clapcott on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing trail. Bridges are epic. Some hard climbs but achievable for most abilities..
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Barbara Dean on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great track the swing bridges were challenging better to ride than walk.
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Lynette Oxford on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a magnificent experience staying at camp epic and being shuttled to start of the timber trail by epic cycles. Awesome service. At camp epic they have covered almost everything. Beautiful showers ablution blocks, tents, beds, linen, breakfast and kitchen facilities plus wonderful outdoor fire pit. Not
to mention the friendly welcome on arrival. If I was going to suggest another useful tip it would be some yoga mats so the weary bikers on arrival can stretch out their axachinging aching muscles
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Taju Ullrich on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the most scenic cycle trails in the North Island. We done the first 20 km from Pureora.
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Walter von Dincklage on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must-do for trail enthusiasts. I'm definitely doing this one again! Beautiful sights, great trails.
I did the trail over 2 days with mates, camping overnight. Highly recommend the experience.
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Joanne McAlpine on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You couldn't ask for a better Kiwi experience. The mountain biking was at a good level that anyone with some experience could do it at their own pace. We used our E Bikes which made the up hills alot more fun. The first day was a little more technical but just take your time if unsure and the second day was easier riding with great long downhills and beautiful scenery. There is so much bird life we saw Kaka, Wood Pidgeon in big numbers. There are glow worms aplenty if you go exploring at night time in the Bush. The bridges are awe inspiring and there is even a small tunnel on the spiral. Prepare for all weather. Take a first aid kit just incase. But mostly it's just pure fun. Thanks to all the volunteers that keep the trails safe, if you could please fill in the Big dips on the second day haha almost had me over the handle bars and the blackberry on the last 4km needs cutting back. Xox
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Craig Hoskin on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A definite must do for all riding enthusiasts. Was our second time completing the trip over 2 days, and our party included first time riders. They loved it.
With the ride being predominantly downhill it's possible for most fitness levels and beginner skills.
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Edwina O'Brien on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We started off with a shuttle service from Camp Epic (apologies we were late who would of thought we would get fogged in, held up by road works heading into Ongarue, then on the final 1 way bridge we gave way to a huge truck with forestry machinery - then Paul rang to check on us) we met a great bunch of adventure seekers, stayed at Camp Epic which was fantastic, we also got to chat with Bill Holloway (No.1 track extraordinaire track maker) on his Kubota tractor on the 2nd day. This would have to be New Zealand's top mountain bike trail ride that caters to all fitness levels (we did it on ebikes - thankfully) the scenery is breath taking, the constant chatter of bird life was exceptional, the trails are maintained up to a high level and in top condition. To learn about the timber pioneers, their families & machinery through to the tramways that bought the timber out, the suspension bridges are a marvel to behold especially when you look down and see the remnants of the timber bridges that held trams with logs what clever clever people. The work that has gone into these trails is exceptional with a story to be told all through the ride which gives a deep appreciation of the hard yakka of the timber workers, what a tough life! We came away in awe of those that have created a visionary story that we could enjoy - a simple 'thankyou' does not seem to suffice but THANKYOU!
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