more stats
1,529 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:04:55
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
341 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-44.4%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
564 ft
Distance climb
873 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time

Tapu Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kaiteriteri MTB Park
    Motueka
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22061 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50742 in E-Biking
    • #117242 in Trail Running
    • #338096 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #470 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,274 in E-Biking
    • #1,948 in Trail Running
    • #3,565 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail alternative to riding the Bayview Road. Feeds into Tapu Lower which is a Grade 4 trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tapu Upper located?
      Tapu Upper 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 -41.04799, 173.00514.
      ▼ How hard is Tapu Upper?
      Tapu Upper is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 6.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tapu Upper?
      Tapu Upper has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 344 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tapu Upper?
      Tapu Upper is 1,529 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tapu Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tapu Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tapu Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tapu Upper are:
      • January (16 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tapu Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tapu Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tapu Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Tapu Upper. The trail is 1,529 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tapu Upper?
      Tapu Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 298 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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