more stats
2,092 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-205 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
177 ft
Altitude min
348 ft
Altitude max
348 ft
Altitude start
179 ft
Altitude end
-8.064%
Grade
-40.371%
Grade max
23.628%
Grade min
370 ft
Distance climb
1,271 ft
Distance down
451 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time

Bon Appetit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
    Paihia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #91722 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66444 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,057 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,596 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

Trail Description: Bon Appetit is A warm salutation before someone is about to eat – this trail being a riders feast, prepared for us by Southstar’s talented French trail builder, Gabriel Tebib. It features some tight switch backs to start before opening out into more grade 4 advanced descending.

Access Info

From the Zone 3 high point, it comes off Hookioi

Tags
BridgesJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 102 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Bon Appetit Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2026 @ 11:44am (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 20, 2026
May 27, 2026 @ 11:48am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 26, 2026
Apr 15, 2024 @ 4:53am
Apr 15, 2024
Sep 19, 2022 @ 10:48pm
Sep 19, 2022
 Track Dry. Flooding at end of track gone. Great to ride
Aug 20, 2022 @ 2:48pm
Aug 20, 2022
 Exit of track very flooded on Taro Road. Track currently closed
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on Aug 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bon Appetit located?
      Bon Appetit is located in Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, Paihia, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.25936, 174.03597.
      ▼ How hard is Bon Appetit?
      Bon Appetit is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 8.064%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bon Appetit?
      Bon Appetit has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 177 ft to 348 ft.
      ▼ Is Bon Appetit a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bon Appetit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bon Appetit?
      Bon Appetit is 2,092 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bon Appetit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bon Appetit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bon Appetit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bon Appetit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bon Appetit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bon Appetit. The trail is 2,092 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bon Appetit?
      Bon Appetit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 631 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 664 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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