Half-Day Self-Guided Mountain Bike Journey through Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
Overview
Enjoy a 4-hour self-guided mountain bike ride through Rotorua’s spectacular Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest, located just 5-minutes from the city centre. With over 160 kilometers of twisting and turning mountain bike trails it's no wonder that this has quickly become one of the top riding trail networks in the world. This world famous mountain bike forest caters for all abilities, all year round due to its vast variety of trails and mild temperate climate. Hire a bike and go for a self-guided ride.
What's Included
- Use of Bike and Helmet
- Self-Guided Bike tour
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Meeting Location
33 Waipa State Mill Road
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3073, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Upon arriving at the gateway to the Whakarewarewa Redwoods Forest, you will be greeted by the friendly Mountain Bike staff who will fit you with the appropriate bike and safety gear. You will be riding on the newest, top quality Giant Mountain Bikes to ensure you have the best ride possible.
The staff, specialise in mountain biking and the Whakarewarewa Redwoods Forest. They will then help plan your route around the forest before you commence on your awaited adventure. Enjoy our bike rentals, bike mechanical support and delicious café available onsite all year round from 9am to 5pm, except Christmas Day.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-37831P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Use of Bike and Helmet.
- Self-Guided Bike tour.
- Food and drinks.
- Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Self-Guided Mountain Bike Journey through Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Self-Guided Mountain Bike Journey through Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of Bike and Helmet
- Self-Guided Bike tour
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
