Distance: 27kms
Grade: 2
Average Time: 2-3 hours
Start: National Park Village
Finish: Monument Corner Oio Road
Easily accessible from National Park Village - the ride takes you on a very special public road through a rural heart. Spot wildlife and hunting trophies along the way.
A short and easy half day ride - or the connection to Oio Road to Whakahoro and the Kaiwhakauka beyond.
Highlights
- Epic views of the surrounding volcanoes to the west and east
- Mount Hauhungatahi – Tongariro National Parks' fourth and oldest volcano
- Thrilling downhill through farmland on an official public road with no cars to be seen
- Entry-level backcountry ride
- Awesome horseshoe monument at Kaitieke
Find key information on history, trail route and trail map.