Mountain Biking

The 42 Traverse (46km 3-7hours)
The 42 traverse is a mountain bike ride through State Forest 42, and is one of the premium MTB rides in New Zealand. Renowned for the long and often rutted down hills, to test even the most ardent Kamikaze MTB freak.
The track surface varies from gravel to mud, some stream crossings, and with all good things there is normally some bad and yes it is true there is the inevitable uphills. The scenery is absolutely spectacular - from wide vistas of all three Volcanoes to lush unspoiled bush.
This is a unique track as you can either enjoy the magnificent beauty with your family on a more relaxed and peaceful outing or tear the knobs off your tyres with your friends.

            

Fisher Track (14km 2-3hours)
Totally different than the legendary 42 Traverse. This relatively unknown downhill is an accelerating 10 km decent off the side of the Volcanic Plateau - dropping from 840 metres to 500 metres into the floor of the Retaruke Valley, adrenalins rush is in your hands.
The surface is mixed but does have a fair proportion of grass, which makes for some interesting cornering. Once again some lovely scenery if you have the time to take it in.
Other local rides are available, from National Park Village if you are just wanting something different. Transport with bike trailers is available.