Motu Trails

Biking the Motu Trails in Opotiki – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand

Day 281: Today we are tackling the Motu Trails, some famous bike trails in New Zealand! We’re taking the Dunes Trail in Opotiki, part of the three Motu Trails in New Zealand.

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Today we are checking out some famous bike trails on the North Island, the Motu Trails. These make up three bike trails in the Bay of Plenty starting from Opotiki. We are doing one of the Motu Bike Trails called the Dunes Trail in Opotiki.

The Motu Trails are one of the Great Rides of New Zealand and we see why today as we tackle these North Island bike trails. If you’re looking for some excellent New Zealand bike trails then don’t miss the Motu Trails and the Dunes Trails!

So what do you think of these Bay of Plenty bike trails? Would you add the Motu Trails or the Dunes Trail to your Opotiki travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!

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Pakihi Trail. Opotiki. Part of the Motu trails network. 20km downhill trail in native forest back to Opotiki.
We used Motu Trails ( ) for our shuttle ride up onto Motu Road. They dropped us at the boundry which is 8km from the Pakihi trail entry (downhill ride).
Great flowing singletrack and 26 bridge crossings.
20km road ride to finish back at Opotiki.

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WHAKAUMU TRACK, OPOTIKI

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Motu Trails- Scenic Bike Rides New Zealand HD

Ride the trails along some of NEW ZEALAND'S most beautiful scenic tracks, including this one, the Pakihi Track. Downhill riding amongst the native bush and rivers. Filmed with a GoPro camera.
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