more stats
4,508 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-366 ft
Descent
00:02:28
Avg time
-358 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
646 ft
Altitude max
646 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
3,684 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:02:28
Avg time

Taratara Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill)
    Bluff
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26163 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38331 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #562 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #919 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2024

Taratara is the maori word for rugged/rough - this is the jump line on Bluff Hill. It's been built for building confidence. The jumps have tabletop options and gaps to progress onto.

Access Info

Access form Motopohue DH track or via the vehicle accessway at the top of the straight.

Disclaimer

pre-ride, re-ride, freeride

Tags
BermsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Taratara Trail Reports

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Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 13, 2025
Oct 29, 2025 @ 10:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2025
Temporarily closed due to fallen Trees.
Feb 15, 2025 @ 10:42am
Feb 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2024 @ 5:52pm
Dec 15, 2024
running great
Sep 17, 2024 @ 2:54pm
Sep 17, 2024
Closed for muddy conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Taratara located?
Taratara is located in Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill), Bluff, New Zealand. It is part of the Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -46.61313, 168.33997.
▼ How hard is Taratara?
Taratara is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%.
▼ What is the elevation gain for Taratara?
Taratara has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 366 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 646 ft.
▼ Is Taratara a point to point trail?
Yes, Taratara is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
▼ How long is Taratara?
Taratara is 4,508 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
▼ Are dogs allowed on Taratara?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Taratara. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
▼ How do I access Taratara? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
The closest parking and trailhead locations to Taratara are: View all parking locations in the area.
▼ How long does it take to ride Taratara?
Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Taratara. The trail is 4,508 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
▼ How busy is Taratara?
Taratara is a moderately popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 108 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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