Trying to figure out where to ride in Auckland? Look no further for descriptions, directions and trail recommendations. We’ve created a handy guide for people who love trails. Check it out for trail info in your area or scope out some new trails to conquer.
North Shore:
Sanders Reserve: 30 mins from town, Beg – Int, ~20km
Opened in late 2011, this park has around 20km of trail for all abilities, amazing views over the upper Waitemata. Hot showers are available afterwards. The Kids track is a must for the little ones. More…
Royal Albany: 25 mins from town, Beg – Int, 20+kmGem in Albany, 14+km of tight twisty singletrack behind Massey University. More info…
West:
Woodhill: 45 mins from town, Beg – Adv, 100+km
Auckland’s most popular place to ride, great trail conditions year round. Over 130km purpose built singletrack, great mix of trails and man-made structures, hire bikes also available. More info…
Riverhead
Riverhead is renowned for its Old School MTB trails, great for when the weather is drier. Good mix of MTB, and motorcross trails plus fire roads.: 40 mins from town, Int – Adv, 40+km
West Coast Riders Club have recently secured access to their own part of the forest and are putting in new tracks faster than seems possible! There’s an XC loop, some more freeride-style tracks plus one of the best pump tracks in the region. North facing and freshly-logged these tracks dry out way faster than the ‘old’ tracks. More info…
Central:
Arch Hill: 5 mins from town, Beg – Int, 2km
Located in Arch Hill, the MTB Club has worked closely with the Auckland City Council to develop these MTB trails. Try “Training Wheels and “Twist and Shout” to test your skills. More info…
Hauraki:
Waiheke: 10 mins from the ferry, Beg – Int, 8+km
Overseen by the Waiheke MTB Club. More info…
East:
Whitford / Maraetai: 40 mins from town, Int – Adv, 50+km
Excellent trails, overseen by Pohutukawa Coast Bike Club, a permit is required to access the trails. More info…
South:
Totara Park: 20 mins from town. Beg – Int, 10+km
Great beginner to intermediate trails right next to Manukau centre. More info…
Elvis looking out over the Mangatawhiri Valley.
Track: Experts Downhill
Hunua: 50 mins from town, Beg – Adv, 25+kmSingle Track through regenerating native bush. Get away from it all!
If you haven’t ridden in the ARC Hunua Ranges Park, it’s time you checked it out. More info…
Waharau: 1 hour from town, Int – Adv, 20+kmChallenging trails great views over the firth of Thames. More info…
Regional Parks – Other
Nestled on the shore of the Manukau Harbour, Ambury Regional Park is a working farm, an important education centre and a birdwatchers paradise with a volcanic history – all just 15km from central Auckland. More info…
Located on the pohutukawa-fringed Whakakaiwhara Peninsula, which juts out into the Tamaki Strait, Duder Regional Park is a 162-hectare coastal farm park. Easy 4km loop. More info…
