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Pou Herenga Tai - Twin Coast Cycle Trail travels from the famously beautiful Bay of Islands to the remote and picturesque Hokianga Harbour, or vice versa. Due to its sub-tropical climate - it can be ridden all year round - hence the name “winterless north”.
The trail is 87 km and is divided into four sections and can be ridden in either direction. The central point is Kaikoke and from there the trail descends to the East and the West coasts. This trail goes through diverse and stunning scenery with spectacular views, but it also takes you on a fascinating journey through some of New Zealand’s earliest Maori and European settlements. Story boards along the way bring to life the history and stories of the local people. Visit the Far North to discover the birthplace of the nation.
Cyclists have the choice of staying in Kaikohe or Okaihau as central points and cycle to each coast. From each end a return shuttle can be organised. Others prefer to cycle the full length of the trail starting from Opua and finishing in Horeke. Some cycle both ways. There are those that spread the sections over a few days whilst on holiday in the north.
The bike ride is suitable for most riders as it is generally flat with gentle climbs - most of it being grade 1 and 2, with the Okaihau to Horeke section a grade 2-3. The surface is fairly good and can be ridden all year round, the surface may be a bit rougher if there has been a flooding event. Please report these via the website so contractors can be engaged to maintain the cycle trail. You will find most of the trail is off road, and you can cycle two abreast. There is some on road cycling but these are quiet country roads.
The trail is 87 km and is divided into four sections and can be ridden in either direction. The central point is Kaikoke and from there the trail descends to the East and the West coasts. This trail goes through diverse and stunning scenery with spectacular views, but it also takes you on a fascinating journey through some of New Zealand’s earliest Maori and European settlements. Story boards along the way bring to life the history and stories of the local people. Visit the Far North to discover the birthplace of the nation.
Cyclists have the choice of staying in Kaikohe or Okaihau as central points and cycle to each coast. From each end a return shuttle can be organised. Others prefer to cycle the full length of the trail starting from Opua and finishing in Horeke. Some cycle both ways. There are those that spread the sections over a few days whilst on holiday in the north.
The bike ride is suitable for most riders as it is generally flat with gentle climbs - most of it being grade 1 and 2, with the Okaihau to Horeke section a grade 2-3. The surface is fairly good and can be ridden all year round, the surface may be a bit rougher if there has been a flooding event. Please report these via the website so contractors can be engaged to maintain the cycle trail. You will find most of the trail is off road, and you can cycle two abreast. There is some on road cycling but these are quiet country roads.
source: Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
AKA: Pou Herenga Tai
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
4 trails
- Hike
4 trails
- Trail Running
4 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jan 15, 2021Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 4
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 4
- Trails Trail Running
- 4
- Total Distance
- 51 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,202 ft
- Total Vertical
- 975 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 981 ft
- Reports
- 12
- Photos
- 37
- Ridden Counter
- 303
Popular Twin Coast Cycle Trail Mountain Biking Trails
status | title | difficulty | rating |
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Opua - Kawakawa Rail Trail | |||
Kaikohe – Okaihau Trail | |||
Okaihau - Horeke Trail | |||
Kawakawa - Kaikohe Trail |
Twin Coast Cycle Trail Mountain Bike Routes
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Yesterday
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
Photos of Twin Coast Cycle Trail Mountain Bike
trail: Opua - Kawakawa Rail Trail
0 |
Jan 19, 2021 @ 10:19pm
20 hours
trail: Opua - Kawakawa Rail Trail
3 |
Jan 19, 2021 @ 10:18pm
20 hours
trail: Okaihau - Horeke Trail
0 |
Jan 19, 2021 @ 1:40pm
1 days
trail: Okaihau - Horeke Trail
1 |
Jan 19, 2021 @ 11:45am
1 daysRecent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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Kawakawa - Kaikohe Trail | Jan 9, 2021 @ 6:40am Jan 9, 2021 | Very Dry | keith-r | ||
Opua - Kawakawa Rail Trail | Nov 20, 2020 @ 12:28pm Nov 20, 2020 | Dry | CliffordTnprZi | ||
Kaikohe – Okaihau Trail | Jan 10, 2020 @ 9:21pm Jan 10, 2020 | Very Dry | GrantO | ||
Okaihau - Horeke Trail | Aug 11, 2019 @ 1:29pm Aug 11, 2019 | Unknown | Gspiers |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date | |
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![]() | louisas | add | photo | in My City and 1 more | Jan 19, 2021 @ 10:18pm 20 hours |
![]() | vqxQnP | add | photo | in My City and 2 more | Jan 19, 2021 @ 11:45am 1 days |
![]() | keith-r | ridden | trail | Opua - Kawakawa Rail Trail | Jan 9, 2021 @ 11:54am Jan 9, 2021 |
![]() | keith-r | add | report | Kawakawa - Kaikohe Trail | Jan 9, 2021 @ 11:50am Jan 9, 2021 |
![]() | keith-r | add | photo | in Paihia, New Zealand and 3 more | Jan 9, 2021 @ 11:48am Jan 9, 2021 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date | |
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![]() | trail | Great ride for the family from the train, ... | Jan 11, 2020 @ 6:48am Jan 11, 2020 | ||
![]() | trail | Stay at Left Bank.. Use as base for rides to... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 9:23pm Jan 10, 2020 | ||
![]() | trail | Stay at Left Bank in Kaikohe.. Use as a... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 9:19pm Jan 10, 2020 | ||
![]() | trail | Great coffee & food at Kiwi-Kai. Buy a... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 9:17pm Jan 10, 2020 | ||
![]() | trail | Starting at Left Bank and heading west what a... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 4:58pm Jan 10, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Waitangi Mountain Bike Park | 24 | 6 | 2 | 10.3 km | |
Kerikeri MTB Park | 6 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 11 km |
Glenbervie Forest | 1 | 13 | 28 km | ||
Parihaka MTB Park | 6 | 20 | 2 | 31.3 km | |
Onerahi Forest | 2 | 33.8 km |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 4 | 51 miles | 3,202 ft | 19 miles | 974 ft | #1,625 | #68 | 25 | 12 | 325 | ||
Hike | 4 | 51 miles | 3,202 ft | 19 miles | 974 ft | #1,296 | #43 | 12 | 22 | |||
Trail Running | 4 | 51 miles | 3,202 ft | 19 miles | 974 ft | #1,299 | #43 | 12 |
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