Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Taura Trail
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Taura Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
The English language translation of the Maori word Taura is - Tether, rope, cable, cord. In this case, it represents a tether that connects the outback trails with the inner trails of Whakarewarewa forest.
At the end of Taura there is a new return loop on Yellow Brick Road Trail. This short section is built at the same grade as the rest of Yellow Brick Road.
Keep in mind that the tar seal 8 Mile Gate Road. is off-limits to riders - make use of Taura trail to link back towards the inner network of trails.
The open areas of this trail can succumb to frost damage, so please avoid when frosty.
Access Info
Starts on Green Lake Road near Sandstone Road. It intersects with Tikitapu Rd, goes along the road a bit and then the trail continues very close to the intersection with the tar seal 8 Mile Gate Rd.
Riders coming from the end of Kung Fu Walrus trail will appreciate this option to avoid either the big climb over Moerangi Rd. or the long slog around Sandstone/Fern Drive to get back to the inner network trails.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Taura mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-237 ft
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Altitude min1,181 ft
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Altitude max1,502 ft
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Altitude start1,418 ft
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Altitude end1,181 ft
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Grade-2.5%
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Grade max-27.9%
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Grade min26.8%
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Distance climb2,710 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat325 ft
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Avg time00:14:42
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Avg reverse time00:18:56
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
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- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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- < 6 months
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- Downhill Only
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- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- 82 rides
- 25 miles avg distance
- 368 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2025
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