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1.7 miles
Distance
269 ft
Climb
-400 ft
Descent
00:14:37
Avg time
-133 ft
Altitude change
504 ft
Altitude min
636 ft
Altitude max
636 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
25%
Grade min
2,717 ft
Distance climb
4,049 ft
Distance down
1,890 ft
Distance flat
00:14:37
Avg time
Busta Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaThe Tukituki Trail
Waipukurau -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonall seasons
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailSkinny
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2019
Busta is a mix of machine & hand built. Some steep uphill pinches
Access Info
From Sheep Yards (on RHS thru gate) in the middle of the park.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 29 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
All
- 37 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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(-39.988850, 176.598790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Busta
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Where is Busta located?
Busta is located in The Tukituki Trail, Waipukurau, New Zealand. It is part of the The Tukituki Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.98885, 176.59879.
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How hard is Busta?
Busta is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Busta?
Busta has 269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 400 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 504 ft to 636 ft.
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Is Busta a point to point trail?
Yes, Busta is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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