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- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
34 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
27 trails
- Trail Running
27 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 6, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 44
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 47
- Trails E-Bike
- 34
- Trails Hike
- 27
- Trails Trail Running
- 27
- Total Distance
- 47 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,810 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,328 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,350 ft
- Reports
- 598
- Photos
- 73
- Ridden Counter
- 27,180
Sub Regions
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Kaiteriteri MTB Park
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Popular Motueka Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.6 • 2,123 ft • 109 ft • 1,315 •
Easy single track with a couple of switchbacks in places.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 406 ft • 1,145 •
First trail in the Coppins Family loop. Cruise up the hill before dropping down to Monster Hub.
• 90 ★ 3.2 • 2,077 ft • 152 ft • 1,077 •
Easy climbing trail to take you from Shady Hub to Swampy Hub
Motueka Mountain Bike Routes
★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 694 ft • 0 •
Get an extraordinary taste of all Nelson Tasman has to offer, by biking the Great Taste Trail. Experience...
• 13 miles • 2,575 ft • 20 •
• 26 miles • 9,185 ft • 11 •
• 4 miles • 1,072 ft • 5 •
• 8 miles • 1,584 ft • 12 •
• 11 miles • 2,556 ft • 15 •
Photos of Motueka Mountain Bike
Videos of Motueka Mountain Bike
trail: Velocity
2:52 |
351 |
Jan 19, 2019
trail: Big Airs Jump Track
4:35 |
405 |
Apr 23, 2017
trail: Big Ups
0:35 |
2004 |
Nov 30, 2014
trail: Bad Jelly
6:06 |
413 |
Jun 1, 2024 , Motueka
youtuber
trail: Bumble Bee
0:04 |
253 |
Sep 25, 2023 , Motueka
trail: Velocity
6:18 |
402 |
Jul 25, 2023 , Motueka
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skull Duggery | Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:50am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | BevanR | ||
| Jaws | Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | BevanR | ||
| Corkscrew | Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:00am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | BevanR | ||
| Upper Cork Dive | Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:58am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | BevanR | ||
| Piki ki te Rā (Upper) | Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:49pm (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 22, 2026 | Ideal | leefluff | ||
| Ziggy | Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:44pm (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 22, 2026 | Ideal | leefluff | ||
| Swamp Monster | Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:44pm (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 22, 2026 | Unknown | leefluff | ||
| Cruise Control | Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:42pm (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 22, 2026 | Ideal | leefluff | ||
| Big Airs Jump Track | Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:34pm (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 22, 2026 | Unknown | leefluff | ||
| Half-Pipe | Apr 7, 2026 @ 11:40am (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 6, 2026 | Wet | joshuamerriam LMBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aceukC8Ti | ridden | trail | activity #96937456 and 3 more | Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:58pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| KMBP | add | trail | activity #96514872 and 1 more | Jun 7, 2026 @ 6:51pm Jun 7, 2026 |
| BevanR | add | report | activity #96412759 and 3 more | Jun 6, 2026 @ 3:58pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| JoeLUMrEr | wishlist | region | activity #95988888 | May 31, 2026 @ 5:09pm May 31, 2026 |
| JoeLUMrEr | ridden | trail | activity #95988380 | May 31, 2026 @ 5:00pm May 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Very interesting grading. Honestly given the... | Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:33pm Apr 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good description. Super steep start even on an... | Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:30pm Apr 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Difficult to call these greens in the park... | Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:28pm Apr 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Tough little starter towards the corkscrew... | Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:26pm Apr 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Flowing well. Very much a grade 3 minus little... | Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:24pm Apr 22, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails280 awarded -

Epic Ride Climb 2k94 awarded -

Climbing 10k Badge42 awarded -

Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -

Epic Ride Descent 2k116 awarded -

Descent 10k Badge43 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiteriteri MTB Park Skills Park | skill park | Motueka |
Local Trail Supporters
- New World Motueka
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 46 | 47 miles | 15,810 ft | 27 miles | 3,327 ft | #1,069 | #24 | 70 | 598 | 1 | 9,424 | |
| E-Bike | 34 | 19 miles | 7,260 ft | 10 miles | 873 ft | #2,738 | #43 | 482 | 965 | |||
| Hike | 27 | 37 miles | 10,397 ft | 20 miles | 3,327 ft | #4,246 | #59 | 3 | 541 | 1 | 352 | |
| Trail Running | 27 | 37 miles | 10,397 ft | 20 miles | 3,327 ft | #3,630 | #49 | 536 | 1 | 242 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Motueka
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What are the best places to ride in Motueka?
Motueka has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Motueka?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Motueka are:
- Big Airs Jump Track (4.4/5)
- Remedy (4.3/5)
- Bad Jelly (4.2/5)
- Piki Ki Te Rā Lower (4.2/5)
- Treehugger (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Motueka?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Motueka are:
- January (118 activities)
- October (87 activities)
- December (46 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Motueka?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Motueka. The most popular parking spots are:
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