more stats
823 ft
Distance
-102 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
498 ft
Altitude min
599 ft
Altitude max
599 ft
Altitude start
498 ft
Altitude end
-12.377%
Grade
-20.942%
Grade max
-1.841%
Grade min
823 ft
Distance down
00:01:48
Avg time

Tuna Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parihaka MTB Park
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43468 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #982 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Follows on from Chute, can be accessed from Spider Junction if you want to bypass the steep Chute.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 473 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Tuna Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2025 @ 6:33am
Jul 13, 2025
it's so slippery don't ride this after rain or even in winter as a full it's like really bad be very careful.
Sep 11, 2024 @ 4:27pm
Sep 11, 2024
Very slippery in parts on the clay
Mar 17, 2024 @ 12:26am
Mar 17, 2024
Feb 19, 2024 @ 5:24pm
Feb 19, 2024
Feb 7, 2024 @ 6:01pm
Feb 7, 2024
Didn't ride it I think, it's so close to another trail it just gets picked up by the GPS... Anyway
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on Jul 13, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tuna trailhead (-35.709688, 174.345029)

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      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 863 ft • 16 •
      First Whanageri MTB Club weekly ride.
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      3 ★ 40%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tuna located?
      Tuna is located in Parihaka MTB Park, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Parihaka MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.70969, 174.34503.
      ▼ How hard is Tuna?
      Tuna is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 12.377%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tuna?
      The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 498 ft to 599 ft.
      ▼ Is Tuna a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tuna is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tuna?
      Tuna is 823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tuna?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tuna. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tuna? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tuna are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tuna?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tuna. The trail is 823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tuna?
      Tuna is a very popular trail. There have been 3,093 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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