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SaveA recreational reserve with a mixture of native and exotic trees donated to the town by the Matipo Land Company in 1913. Walking and mountain bike tracks throughout and a 30 minute ride maximum.
source: ...
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Provincial Park
Access Info:
Access from Brunswick Road, Whanganui.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Feb 13, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,323 ft
- Total Vertical
- 367 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 400 ft
- Reports
- 18
- Photos
- 53
- Ridden Counter
- 291
Popular Matipo Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 55 ★ 1.0 • 2,706 ft • 345 ft • 34 • • mtb
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 1,578 ft • 5 ft • 32 • • mtb
Moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 5.0 • 1,443 ft • 72 ft • 31 • • mtb
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 1,037 ft • 57 ft • 28 • • mtb
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 855 ft • 43 ft • 24 • • mtb
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 1.0 • 2,338 ft • 301 ft • 22 • • mtb
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 2,294 ft • 79 ft • 19 • • mtb
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 3,990 ft • 114 ft • 19 • • mtb
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Matipo Park Mountain Bike
Videos of Matipo Park Mountain Bike
trail: Skyfall
0:13 |
296 |
Aug 5, 2019
trail: Dont Think Twice
0:25 |
183 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Skyfall
0:11 |
157 |
Dec 26, 2016
trail: Dont Think Twice
0:35 |
233 |
Apr 22, 2016
youtuber
![The Plummet @ Matipo Park Wanganui]()
trail: The Plummet
0:40 |
442 |
Apr 30, 2020 , Whanganui
youtuber
![For the Hell of it @ Matipo Park]()
trail: 4 The Hell of It
3:09 |
348 |
Nov 26, 2019 , Whanganui
trail: Dont Think Twice
3:12 |
290 |
May 5, 2019 , Whanganui
trail: Skyfall
3:12 |
288 |
May 5, 2019 , Whanganui
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Line DH | Feb 13, 2025 @ 9:39pm Feb 13, 2025 | Dry | jamesreidrides MBA | ||
| Exit Trail | Jan 1, 2024 @ 11:19am Jan 1, 2024 | Variable | lachiemartin | ||
| Skyfall | Jan 1, 2024 @ 11:19am Jan 1, 2024 | Variable | lachiemartin | ||
| Dont Think Twice | Jan 1, 2024 @ 11:19am Jan 1, 2024 | Wet | lachiemartin | ||
| Little Ripper | Nov 21, 2023 @ 7:38pm Nov 21, 2023 | Wet | lachiemartin | ||
| The Plummet | Nov 21, 2023 @ 7:38pm Nov 21, 2023 | Wet | lachiemartin | ||
| Ridge Racer | Jan 26, 2022 @ 6:02pm Jan 26, 2022 | Very Dry | angusnz BAMBA | ||
| Matipo Climb | Jan 26, 2022 @ 6:02pm Jan 26, 2022 | Unknown | angusnz BAMBA | ||
| Brunswick Road Climb | Jan 9, 2022 @ 4:51pm Jan 9, 2022 | Dry | donalduck | ||
| 4 The Hell of It | Jan 9, 2022 @ 4:39pm Jan 9, 2022 | Dry | donalduck |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jamesreidrides | ridden | trail | activity #68550151 and 4 more | Mar 28, 2025 @ 2:00am Mar 28, 2025 |
| jamesreidrides | comment | trail | activity #66165055 | Feb 13, 2025 @ 9:39pm Feb 13, 2025 |
| jamesreidrides | add | report | activity #66165054 | Feb 13, 2025 @ 9:39pm Feb 13, 2025 |
| jamesreidrides | vote | trail | activity #66165044 | Feb 13, 2025 @ 9:38pm Feb 13, 2025 |
| Isaacaroonironaburgarina | wishlist | region | activity #58679019 | Sep 10, 2024 @ 8:19pm Sep 10, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not really worth riding, just an old logging... | Feb 13, 2025 @ 9:39pm Feb 13, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyltons Pit MTB Park | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0.6 km | |
| That Place MTB Park | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 km |
| Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri) | 3 | 12 | 6.4 km | ||
| Lismore Forest | 1 | 1 | 9.2 km | ||
| Tutaenui Reservoir | 19.4 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 4 miles | 2,323 ft | 2 miles | 367 ft | #8,867 | #171 | 53 | 18 | 216 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 3,392 ft | 594 ft | 2,651 ft | 315 ft | #7,615 | #159 | 15 | 8 | |||
| Hike | 10 | 4 miles | 2,057 ft | 2 miles | 367 ft | #12,444 | #234 | 18 | 1 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 4 miles | 2,057 ft | 2 miles | 367 ft | #11,479 | #212 | 18 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Matipo Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Matipo Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Matipo Park are:
- Skyfall (4.1/5)
- Dont Think Twice (4.1/5)
- Little Ripper (4/5)
- The Plummet (4/5)
- Exit Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Matipo Park?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Matipo Park are:
- January (4 activities)
- December (2 activities)
- June (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Matipo Park?
Check the Matipo Park trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Matipo Park?
The longest trail in Matipo Park is Fence Line DH at 3,990 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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