Buller District: Mountain Biking

Big new initiatives have seen many new mountainbike tracks put in throughout Buller. They range from easy grades taking just a few hours, to challenging multi-day tracks which require staying in huts along the way. Most tracks make use of old logging, bullock and mining trails, naturally taking in heritage sites like old mines and workings as part of their routes.

Westport Area

Charming Creek walkway
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This walk is rated one of the top five day walks in the South Island. [More]
Denniston Chain Grinder
2nd March 2013 [More]
Denniston Plateau - 9 tracks!
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Denniston is the perfect location for mountain biking, offering 9 exciting rides. [More]
The Old Ghost Road
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In the North West corner of the South Island of New Zealand a ghost is awakening. A long-forgotten gold miners' road is being revived as a tramping and mountain biking track. [More]

Reefton Area

Mountain Biking Tracks in Reefton
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Reefton has a good variety of mountain biking tracks. [More]
Quartzopolis Challenge Mountain Bike Race
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23rd March 2013 [More]
Victoria Forest Park
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Victoria Forest Park is one of the largest forest parks in the country. [More]

Karamea Area

Karamea Adventures
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Kayaking, mountain biking, fishing and white-baiting, or simply exploring our heritage bush tracks. [More]
Mountain Biking the Heaphy Track from May 1 to September 30
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The Heaphy Track, one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is now open to mountain bikers from May 1 to September 30 for a three-year trial period staring in 2011 and is set to also become a Great Ride for people of all ages. [More]
Oparara Basin - K-Road Mountain bike and Walking Track
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Purpose-built mountain biking and walking track! [More]