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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
Region Details
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Open on Dec 2, 2018
Stats
- Global Ranking
- #5,233
- Trails (view details)
- 4
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 4
- Trails Trail Running
- 4
- Total Distance
- 51 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,202 ft
- Total Vertical
- 975 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 981 ft
- Reports
- 3
- Photos
- 1
- Ridden Counter
- 90
Popular Twin Coast Cycle Trail Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opua - Kwakawa Rail Trail | |||
| Kaikohe – Okaihau Trail | |||
| Kawakawa - Kaikohe Trail | |||
| Okaihau - Horeke Trail |
Recent Trail Reports
| trail | date | user | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opua - Kwakawa Rail Trail | Jul 15, 2018 @ 4:25pm Jul 15, 2018 | ScottFraser |
Photos of Twin Coast Cycle Trail Mountain Bike
trail: Okaihau - Horeke Trail
1 | Okaihau - Horeke Trail
Dec 26, 2018 @ 3:07pm
Dec 26, 2018Recent Activity
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Frannis | add | ridelog | Jan 12, 2019 ride log | Jan 12, 2019 @ 7:01pm Jan 12, 2019 |
| ArtyBerg | add | ridelog | Jan 13, 2019 ride log | Jan 12, 2019 @ 6:15pm Jan 12, 2019 |
| Andrewperreau | add | ridelog | Dec 21, 2018 ride log | Jan 11, 2019 @ 3:23pm Jan 11, 2019 |
 | SteveMcDonald2 | add | ridelog | Jan 10, 2019 ride log | Jan 10, 2019 @ 3:26pm Jan 10, 2019 |
 | trakker | add | ridelog | Jan 2, 2019 ride log | Jan 7, 2019 @ 5:15pm Jan 7, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitangi Mountain Bike Park | 17 | 12 | 1 | 10.3 km | |
| Kerikeri MTB Park | 5 | 13 | 2 | 11 km | |
| Glenbervie Forest | 1 | 9 | 1 | 28 km | |
| Parihaka MTB Park | 4 | 18 | 2 | 31.3 km | |
| Onerahi Forest | 2 | 33.8 km |
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