Region
Ruapehu
The Ruapehu regions in the central of the North Island is a cycling mecca with places such as Ohakune, the Waikato region, and the Tongariro National Park.
The Central North Island is home to some of New Zealand's best MTB trails including the multi-day Ruapehu Whanganui Trails the stretches from Ohakune all the way to Whanganui, and more. Combined with the classic mountain bike regions or Taupo and Rotorua and the iconic 42 Traverse many would argue that this large region is perhaps New Zealand's premier biking area.
On the other side of the mountains of the Tongariro National Park Ohakune, Raetihi and National Park Village are the perfect place to base yourself for skiing, the world-famous Tongariro Crossing Walk, and of course brilliant biking.
From bustling towns like Ohakune to remote alpine villages like Whakapapa Village, there is something for everyone in Ruapehu.
Great Rides
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Mountain to Sea Trail
The Ruapehu Whanganui Trails will stretch an epic 317 kms from the base of Mt Ruapehu through two of New Zealand's iconic national parks - the...
Towns
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Ohakune
Ohakune is a town of just over 1,000 people situated in the South corner of Tongariro National Park.
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Horopito
Horopito is a small little town that is found on the SH4 about 18km south of National Park and 14 km north of Raetihi - both...
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National Park
Perhaps one of the best places to base yourself for exploring the Tongariro National Park is right on it's doorstep in the aptly named National Park...
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Raetihi
Raetihi is the other big town of the Ruapehu Area with just over 1,000 people permanently residing, about the same as Ohakune which is 11 kilometers...
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Pipiriki
Pipiriki is a small village of about 200 people located on the banks of the Whanganui River.
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Whakapapa Village
The Central North Island is home to some of the best biking in New Zealand and the Whakapapa Village is the ideal place to base yourself...
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Reporoa
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Whanganui
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Taumarunui
