The Mountain Bike Tracks
Professionally built Mountain bike tracks, trails and routes at TORATORA include over 25km of Native Bush 1-way XC trails - 16km of purpose built grade 3 trails, 10km of farmland Coastal trails, 6km of beginner trails, plus more than 4km of newly established hand-built technical single-track trails for the more advanced riders!
'The Loop' (Trail grade: 3) – A 13km One Way Sensational Native Bush Ride:
A one-way wide single-track XC trail that circumnavigates the perimeter of the spectacular 370 acre Native bush block and provides a foundation from which a variety of other tracks can be accessed. "The Loop is littered with long flowing descents, tabletops and beautifully Sculpted Berms which encourage you to push hard through the corners and pop high off the lips" SPOKE magazine, July 2011. Berms, tabletops, moderate hill climbs, technical switchbacks, rollers and exhilarating down-hills have been designed and built one of New Zealand's most specialized trail builders exclusively for mountain-bikers.
The TORATORA Loop is a truly exhilarating ride that showcases New Zealand's unique landscapes. With ever changing vistas, the breathtaking, diverse scenery will be the only possible distraction from the thrills on offer. Enveloped by a huge variety of flora and fauna, the 'Loop' has something for everyone. TORATORA is intended to appeal to a broad spectrum of mountain bikers - depending on how riders opt to 'attack a track' both beginner and experienced riders will feel challenged and rewarded.
'The Loop' has equal amounts of uphill, traversing and downhill and is a cross-country orientated trail with the pedaling element that gives you that extra bit of workout and satisfaction!!
TORATORA also offers another 20km of optional trails to cater for all riding levels; including the 10km 'Coastal Trail', the 6km 'Airstrip Loop' (a 'beginners trail') and 4km of hand built technical trails for the more advanced rider!
The 'Coastal Trail' for the Adventurous (Trail grade: 3).
After an exhilarating 10km ride along the loop trail you can veer off onto the 'Coastal Trail'. This naturally undulating farm track follows a wide open ridge-top where sensational coastal views dominate the scenery. Continue on to the beach via a downhill trail or rest up at the picnic seats at Rocky Knob and absorb the awesome surroundings before returning to complete 'The Loop'.
The 'Airstrip Loop' for Beginners (Trail grade: 2).
The 6km 'Airstrip Loop' has been created for beginners. This trail ensures riders experience everything from down-hills, up-hills and technical switchbacks all on a 1.2m wide purpose built XC trail and redundant forestry track.
Technical Trails for Advanced riders (Trail grade: 4+)
These are recently developed and offer more challenging, tighter and technical alternatives among luxurious undergrowth. Toms Creek', 'Abels Downhill' and 'Stews Downhill' have been created to provide more technical riding for the more advanced rider. TORATORA will continue to grow, with more and more technical single-track trails being made available for you to discover.
At TORATORA your safety and satisfaction is Paramount. Trails are ONE WAY ONLY and have been designed and built exclusively FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS by one of New Zealands most specialized trail builders.
"You will be awed by animal sightings, the unique smell of native bush and the feel of adrenalin pumping through your veins".
Things you'll need to bring for the MTB trail - download list here.
Click to download full trail grade description here.
Contact TORATORA for more information or booking enquiries: Telephone: (06) 307 8151
International callers: (+64 6) 307 8151
Designed and built by Satellite Design.