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3.5 miles
Distance
598 ft
Climb
-724 ft
Descent
00:41:26
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
463 ft
Altitude min
890 ft
Altitude max
592 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
40%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,588 ft
Distance flat
00:41:26
Avg time

Kaiatea Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Gravel road with some steep climbs.

This is the farthest east Glenbervie Forest goes.

Access Info

Starts at the forestry gate behind Kaiatea Quarry [up Omaikao Rd] and ends at the so called Pig Rock Track which descends to the river, River Rd can be accessed in this direction - the river must be crossed to do this.

Tags
BridgesFaint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Jan 11, 2026
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Kaiatea Rd Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2024 @ 3:03pm
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Dec 14, 2023 @ 2:33pm
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Aug 30, 2023 @ 4:21pm
Aug 30, 2023
Clear all the way, pest control have driven through recently so trees etc have been chopped up and moved off the road, possum traps are full, same...
Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:52am
Oct 28, 2022
Lots of full possum traps yuk! Apart from that no issues
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on Feb 28, 2024
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kaiatea Rd located?
      Kaiatea Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.60298, 174.42432.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kaiatea Rd?
      Kaiatea Rd has 598 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 724 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 463 ft to 890 ft.
      ▼ Is Kaiatea Rd a point to point trail?
      Kaiatea Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Kaiatea Rd?
      Kaiatea Rd is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kaiatea Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kaiatea Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Kaiatea Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kaiatea Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kaiatea Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Kaiatea Rd. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kaiatea Rd?
      Kaiatea Rd is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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