CHOOSE FROM OUR MENU OF CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND TRAILS, THERE’S ONE TO SUIT EVERY LEVEL OF FITNESS.
We can offer a customized trip to suit your group
We have a comfortable 10 seater van and a professionally built cycle trailer that can carry up to 12 bikes – 26”, 27" and 29” tyres
2 Days / 1 Night | Level 2-3, 85kms | $315 per person
Drive to Ongarue, safe parking. On day one you are shuttled to Pureora along with your bikes and from here you cycle to either of the Lodges where after a good day’s ride you can enjoy an evening meal and a cosy bed. On day two after breakfast (a packed lunch is provided) you cycle back to your vehicle at your own pace.
Min 4 people per booking
4 Days/4 Nights | Levels 1-4 | $1250.00 per person
Both trails follow the flow of the Waikato River. You will pass through rich farmland, forest and bush, small towns, quiet country roads and bustling Hamilton City, from Ataimuri in the south to Ngaruawahia, 169.7 biking kms further north.
3 days / 3 nights | Level 3-4 103kms | $595.00 per person
This trail is easier to do in a south /northerly direction going with the flow of the river. As some of the sections are on road, high vision clothing is recommended. This trail is a combination of intermediate and advanced grades so a good level of fitness is advisable
4 Days / 4 Nights | Levels 1-4, 166.5kms | $1300.00 per person
This package will take you across the Central North Island from the beautiful East Coast with its iconic towns steeped in gold mining history and its magnificent beaches dotted with pohutukawa trees with their fiery red flowers of the summer months. You will cross coastal plains and enter the rugged Karangahake gorge, enjoy the charm of a Tavern that used to be the social hub of gold mining times or visit the quaint Station Café ideal for a break in your journey.
4 Days/4 Nights | Level 1, 163kms | $990.00 per person
If you are content to put in a few kilometres on both fine gravel purpose built paths and then concrete paths and prefer to do without the hard slog of hills, tree roots, tights corners, rocks and all the elements associated with true mountain biking then this is the package for you.
Welcome to your one-stop mountain biking activities coordinators for the Central North Island of New Zealand.
Blue Tui Shuttles and Tours supports the NZ Cycle Trails; the Timber Trail, the Waikato River Trail, the Hauraki Rail Trail, Te Awa River Ride, Moerangi Mountain Bike Track, and the Redwoods at Rotorua.
Blue Tui Shuttles and Tours can arrange package deals to suit your needs and your requirements. We take away the hassle and arrange the accommodation, meals and transport. All you have to do is put in the peddle power and enjoy a biking adventure! We can collect from Auckland, Hamilton and Rotorua Airports, take you to your desired cycle trail/trails or choose from our list of cycle tours which cater more for the leisure cyclist. Our cycle tours have been created to incorporate parts of the Hauraki Rail Trail, the Waikato River Trail, the Timber Trail and the Te Awa River Ride and combined to make a 2 to 5 day wonder tour - you are completely looked after! You have vehicle support unless of course you are on a trail in the middle of our beautiful native bush, then a vehicle will be waiting at the end of the trail.
All packages are subject to accommodation availability so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Blue Tui provide a comfortable 10 seater van and can accommodate 12 bikes. All bikes are secured separately and securely; so you can rest assured after your epic trail ride, that your group and equipment are in safe hands.
We offer many services to make you mountain biking experience the best that it can be:
Mountain bike hire, airport shuttle service, accommodation and meals, all as part of our personal itinerary service… it is all here, just one click away!