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535 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
69 ft
Altitude min
84 ft
Altitude max
75 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

Tapu Roller Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kaiteriteri MTB Park
    Motueka
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19952 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #339055 in Trail Running
    • #331553 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #413 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,004 in Trail Running
    • #3,405 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Off road access to the Mr Stephens climbing track. Two options for the roller, a G5 option and an easier one. Scope before send

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026 @ 4:38pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 5, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tapu Roller located?
      Tapu Roller is located in Kaiteriteri MTB Park, Motueka, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaiteriteri MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.04867, 173.0114.
      ▼ How hard is Tapu Roller?
      Tapu Roller is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tapu Roller?
      Tapu Roller has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 69 ft to 84 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tapu Roller?
      Tapu Roller is 535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tapu Roller?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tapu Roller. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tapu Roller?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tapu Roller are:
      • January (23 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tapu Roller? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tapu Roller are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tapu Roller?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Tapu Roller. The trail is 535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tapu Roller?
      Tapu Roller is a moderately popular trail. There have been 314 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 311 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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