Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
π³πΏ Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Β· Trail network
Rotorua's Redwoods forest has more than 180 km of mountain-bike trails, a 33 km loop the tourist board recommends for e-MTBs and e-bike hire right at the forest edge.
No official e-bike rule for the forest was found; the forest is private land and the owner's access page could not be read. Rotorua NZ recommends the 33 km Whakarewarewa Forest Loop for e-MTBs.
Public shuttles and private 4WD charters run to high points; their e-bike policy was not found.
Not found.
Electric Bike Rotorua hires e-MTBs at 13 Tryon Street (forest edge) and 1280 Fenton Street.
The forest is privately owned and access is a privilege; trails are maintained by Rotorua Trails Trust. No official e-bike rule was found β check the forest owner's access conditions before riding.
Whakarewarewa Forest β "the Redwoods" β on the edge of Rotorua has more than 180 km of mountain-bike trails, from Grade 2 scenic loops to advanced descents such as Eagle vs Shark. The trails are maintained by the Rotorua Trails Trust on privately owned forest land, where access is described as a privilege.
Getting in and up
The main entry is the Waipa car park, with the easiest trails, bike hire and a cafΓ©. The Te PΕ«take o Tawa hub, opened in 2020, gives access to higher trails near Lake Tikitapu. Public shuttles run to the high points, and private 4WD shuttle charters are available.
E-bikes
The tourist board recommends the 33 km Whakarewarewa Forest Loop as perfect for e-mountain bikes, and Electric Bike Rotorua β operating since 2015 β hires e-MTBs from 13 Tryon Street, right at the forest edge, and from 1280 Fenton Street. We could not find an official e-bike rule for the forest or the shuttles; the forest owner's access page could not be read, so check its conditions before riding.
Frequently asked questions
How many km of trails are in Whakarewarewa Forest?
More than 180 km.
Is there an eMTB-friendly route?
Yes β Rotorua NZ recommends the 33 km Whakarewarewa Forest Loop for e-MTBs.
Can I hire an eMTB near the forest?
Yes, from Electric Bike Rotorua at 13 Tryon Street (forest edge) and 1280 Fenton Street.
Are there shuttles?
Yes, public shuttles to the high points and private 4WD charters; their e-bike policy was not found.