64.7 miles
Distance
9,531 ft
Climb
-9,529 ft
Descent
2,409 ft
High Point
The 2016 Whaka100 course has been revealed, less fire road, more single track than 2015
Detailed Description
WHAKA100 Official 2017 is a 65 mile intermediate race route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 181 trails. This route climbs 9,531 ft with a max elevation of 2,409 ft then descends -9,529 ft.
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109 Reviews & Comments
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RobThePom
(Feb 3, 2023 at 2:17)

Trail Roller Coaster
The second half, after Split Enz has enjoyed a lot of maintenance recently to manage all the rain we've had. It's in great condition. Thank you team, really appreciated.
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RobThePom
(Feb 3, 2023 at 2:17)

Trail Roller Coaster
The second half, after Split Enz has enjoyed a lot of maintenance recently to manage all the rain we've had. It's in great condition. Thank you team, really appreciated.
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MattOGAPQs
(Nov 10, 2022 at 2:41)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Old trail which isn’t very popular anymore, for good reason. Rooty without much gradient, so just awkward to ride.
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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Trail Paddy's Run (A Trail)
Smooth and fast track with uphill and downhill
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Trail Grinder
Rough trail with many lines and some drops
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Trail Grinder
Rough trail with many lines and some drops
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Trail Grinder
Rough trail with many lines and some drops
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Dannz87
(May 21, 2022 at 14:58)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just past skid site blocking trail
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Dannz87
(May 21, 2022 at 14:58)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just past skid site blocking trail
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Ridgedidge
(Apr 1, 2022 at 19:48)

Trail Bush Road
Where Bush road joins Buchanan Road it was very difficult to spot. Rode past it twice before having a really good look and then managed to find it. At this intersection it is a very narrow track. (You couldn’t drive a vehicle up it. It’s very narrow and definitely wouldn’t describe it as a Road! Further up it did widen to an overgrown 4x4 track.
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Yeah, Na!!!! Take Te Poaka unless you love masses of f- up tree roots
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Baykiwiscot
(Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Baykiwiscot
(Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Baykiwiscot
(Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)

Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)

Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:16)

Trail Challenge Uphill
Rode the challenge block of trails today, all in good order and fun to ride. We did take the wrong turn where trails cross so deep idea to do it again
. Average G3 track ride.
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. Average G3 track ride.
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:16)

Trail Challenge Uphill
Rode the challenge block of trails today, all in good order and fun to ride. We did take the wrong turn where trails cross so deep idea to do it again
. Average G3 track ride.
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. Average G3 track ride.
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:16)

Trail Challenge Uphill
Rode the challenge block of trails today, all in good order and fun to ride. We did take the wrong turn where trails cross so deep idea to do it again
. Average G3 track ride.
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. Average G3 track ride.
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 20:43)

Trail Be Rude Not To
Rode this track with wife on our way back to the car park. Maybe it was because we had knocked out nearly 40kms on other tracks but I wouldn't call this track fast and flowey through its length as over the years the base soil has worn down exposing a very root exposed track. It is in good order but in places quite knarly which could catch a rider out. Still challenging and enjoyable as a G3 track
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Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 20:43)

Trail Be Rude Not To
Rode this track with wife on our way back to the car park. Maybe it was because we had knocked out nearly 40kms on other tracks but I wouldn't call this track fast and flowey through its length as over the years the base soil has worn down exposing a very root exposed track. It is in good order but in places quite knarly which could catch a rider out. Still challenging and enjoyable as a G3 track
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Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 20:43)

Trail Be Rude Not To
Rode this track with wife on our way back to the car park. Maybe it was because we had knocked out nearly 40kms on other tracks but I wouldn't call this track fast and flowey through its length as over the years the base soil has worn down exposing a very root exposed track. It is in good order but in places quite knarly which could catch a rider out. Still challenging and enjoyable as a G3 track
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Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 20:43)

Trail Be Rude Not To
Rode this track with wife on our way back to the car park. Maybe it was because we had knocked out nearly 40kms on other tracks but I wouldn't call this track fast and flowey through its length as over the years the base soil has worn down exposing a very root exposed track. It is in good order but in places quite knarly which could catch a rider out. Still challenging and enjoyable as a G3 track
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kaiwero
(Dec 9, 2021 at 13:10)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just before the end of the trail
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kaiwero
(Dec 9, 2021 at 13:10)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just before the end of the trail
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Tully01
(Oct 2, 2021 at 16:44)

Trail Fern Drive
A pleasant Forest Road to use as an alternative to riding concrete footpaths while returning to the waipa carpark. Does have a few climbs. Comes out on a Grade 1 trail beside the mill bypass road and passing Planet Bikes.
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Gonezo
(Jan 6, 2021 at 1:16)

Trail Rockdrop
Rockdrop extension (mentioned in the description) is no longer an option, as the trail has been closed/destroyed to make room for the new Forest Loop 1 trail.
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Teresashailer
(Dec 24, 2020 at 17:19)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Nice climb uphill, not many roots at all, just a steady climb up. Good for Grade 2 who want to try a Grade 3
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Teresashailer
(Dec 24, 2020 at 17:19)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Nice climb uphill, not many roots at all, just a steady climb up. Good for Grade 2 who want to try a Grade 3
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Teresashailer
(Dec 24, 2020 at 17:19)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Nice climb uphill, not many roots at all, just a steady climb up. Good for Grade 2 who want to try a Grade 3
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Jethro1999
(Aug 24, 2020 at 2:26)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Lots of roots
Nice if that's what you into but I prefer fast and flowing
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Nice if that's what you into but I prefer fast and flowing
BecSimmonds
(Jul 7, 2020 at 14:27)
Note: the second half of this route (also known as Pondy Skid) is completely overgrown as of 7/7/2020. Accessible going down from the end of Pondys elevator (just) but impossible going up.
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Mbwood
(Mar 3, 2020 at 20:06)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Lower section no longer. Starts at Princess Ann Rd.
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Mbwood
(Mar 3, 2020 at 20:06)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Lower section no longer. Starts at Princess Ann Rd.
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Gonezo
(Feb 5, 2020 at 19:53)

Trail Yellow Brick Road
Awesome trail, great scenery, nice and smooth not too many roots, however wouldn't really agree with the "downhill primary" label. The first 1/2 to 2/3 is uphill, and there's a relatively short downhill after that. The return trail "Yellow Brick Road Return" is much more fun, mostly downhill and flowy. We took our 2 year old on it and he was just giggling with excitement the whole way down. Definitely a great fun trail for anyone who's new to mountain biking.
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GrantO
(Jan 3, 2020 at 18:12)

Trail Tikitapu Road
Nice wide road, some hilly bits but some great views of Green lake..
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GrantO
(Jan 3, 2020 at 18:12)

Trail Tikitapu Road
Nice wide road, some hilly bits but some great views of Green lake..
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MTBK1W1
(May 3, 2019 at 0:08)
Trail No Brains Extension
A new trail has been made and it is pretty awesome
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:35)
Trail Gunna Gotta
Such a sick trail. Turned out to be my favourite in the Redwoods. Rode it three times back to back Fast, chutey and narrow.Super fun and challenging track.
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:35)
Trail Gunna Gotta
Such a sick trail. Turned out to be my favourite in the Redwoods. Rode it three times back to back Fast, chutey and narrow.Super fun and challenging track.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:02)
Trail The connection
This trail is fairly overgrown then turns into a new logging road. Not signposted at all. Keep an eye on the GPS map to follow it.
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail No Brains
I have always wondered about this outback trail as have lived nearby for years and never ridden it. I will not bother again. Its right out there on a limb and, the climb is a loose and fairly steep access road. The downhill trail is really naff. Not very technical and squanders elevation. Certainly not a grade 4, grade 3 for sure. The only redeeming feature is the view from the top. That said you get a better view from top of Timewarp or Kung Fu. Two thumbs down from me!
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Dizo
(Aug 29, 2017 at 0:38)

Trail Hot X Buns
Pretty wet with some big puddles. Lots of fun tho.
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Dizo
(Aug 29, 2017 at 0:38)

Trail Hot X Buns
Pretty wet with some big puddles. Lots of fun tho.
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Dizo
(Aug 29, 2017 at 0:38)

Trail Hot X Buns
Pretty wet with some big puddles. Lots of fun tho.
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kennedynz
(Apr 25, 2017 at 8:08)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Climb. Access top of nice Rd. Links with dragons tail or be rude not to
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kennedynz
(Apr 25, 2017 at 8:08)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Climb. Access top of nice Rd. Links with dragons tail or be rude not to
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Route POI
![]() | Team Change 1 | Checkpoint |
![]() | Food / Tech / Bag Drop / Team Change 2 | Aid Station |
![]() | Team Change 3 | Checkpoint |
![]() | Camelbak Water Source | Water Fountain/Source |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for WHAKA100 Official 2017 mountain bike route
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Altitude min1,074 ft
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Altitude start1,076 ft
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Altitude end1,076 ft
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Grade max-99.2%
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Grade min67.2%
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Distance climb30 miles
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Distance down29 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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