Details
Trail. This circuit around the mid-north gives the cyclist a cross section of the best that Northland has to offer. Golden sand beaches & dunes, tranquil harbours, tidal estuaries, rocky coastlines, and towering kauri forests. It is mostly along remote roads and includes all of Northland’s great ride, Pou Herenga Tai–Twin Coast Cycle Trail. The riding is often through remote areas and well off the beaten tourist track. Take your time to explore nearby beaches, lakes, rivers, and historical and cultural places.
Distance: 390 – 438 km
Days: 4-6 days
Level: Advanced due to the fact that there is considerable road riding.
Elevation gain: 5,680 m
Suitable Bike Types: Gravel, MTB, eBike (make sure you have somewhere to charge your battery each night)
Note: Check the notes in some of the sections for alternatives and warnings.
Maps
We have created a Komoot Collection for this adventure. The collection has seven sections.
The route is one of the many bikepacking routes in the Kennett Brother book “Bikepacking Aotearoa.” Grab a copy before you set out, as it has plenty of helpful information on accommodation and food/supply locations. kennett.co.nz
Komoot provides GPX files if you prefer to use the routes with your preferred navigation app or device.
