Park Facilities
Pohe Island Bike Park is located off Dave Culham Drive in William Fraser Memorial, has something for everyone, from toddlers on balance bikes to young and old mountain bikers, e-bikers wanting to get their confidence up, and BMX and freestyle riders. It is also suitable for other small wheels: skateboards, scooters, and skaters.
Car parking is available at the park off Dave Culham Drive. There is additional car parking just a few minutes away off Riverside Drive or along Dave Culham Drive and across the Te Matau a Pohe Bridge.
- Pump Track; Built and designed by international pump track specialists Velosolutions. Two tracks in one! A standard Velosolutions Pump Track, and the first oversized track built in NZ, 2.5m wide, 1.5m high berms.
- Circuit Track; a super smooth loop 800 meters long by five meters wide asphalt track, perfect for all wheels big and small. Gain your confidence, get fit or, race your mates around this track free from traffic.
- Beginner Skills Track; practice your balance and turning skills with obstacles such as slalom poles, see-saws, ramps and, bridges.
- Open-sided building; provides shelter from the sun and rain. Asphalt surface throughout with toilets and drinking fountain. The perfect place for littlies to learn to ride on a smooth flat surface.
The park also includes toilets, drinking fountains, and a bike repair stand with tools. Whare Bike, Whangareis open bike kitchen are on site the first and third Sunday of each month from 1pm to help with all your cycling queries. The Bike Park is open and free to the public. The park can be used for a one-off event or regular training. If you need exclusive use you need to book. Up-and-coming events can be seen on the Pohe Island Bike Park Calendar. Check out the Bike Park Rules and Etiquette and process guidelines.
