Purpose-built mountain bike park
Craters MTB Park
Craters Mountain Bike Park is a purpose-built mountain bike park located only a short distance from Taupo town, with trails ranging from children’s entry level to technical cross country and downhill trails.
Craters Mountain Bike Park has around 50km of bike trails to suit all abilities. There are plenty of options to choose from, allowing you to escape for just an hour or two or have a full day on the trails.
All trails run in and out of exotic pine and eucalyptus plantations, with some stunning views of Lake Taupo and the Waikato River. The volcanic pumice soils allow for year round riding with free draining qualities that are not found anywhere else in New Zealand.
You can find Craters MTB Park entrance and main car park on Wairakei Drive 3km north of Taupo town. Bike Taupo is licensed by the Crown to manage Craters MTB Park. A condition of this licence is that:
All users (not only cyclists) of Craters MTB Park must be a member of Bike Taupo and agree to the terms and conditions of using the forest.
Annual Memberships
12 months from the date of joining.
Individuals $80.00. Families (2 adults and children under 18) $100.00.
Youth membership (under 18) is $30.00.
Visitor Memberships
$30.00 per person for 7 days.
$10.00 per person Day Pass
If you'd like to purchase a map to plan your trip to Craters MTB Park please visit our online shop any local bike shop or Kefi at the Hub Cafe.
If you are unfamiliar with the Park then check out our colour coded Loop Tracks.
The trail maps have been carefully compiled and we make every effort to keep them current. Wairakei Forest is a commercial forest with pruning, logging, spraying etc, being carried out as required. It is essential that signs are obeyed and your membership tag is available for inspection.
Parking
Parking Area 1 P1
Park opposite Kefi at the Hub (and the BIG helicopter) and ride through the underpass onto Tourist Trap via Inwards Goods. This is the main carpark and the best area to park with access to map boards, café, bike repair stand and bike wash.
Parking Area 2 P2
Drive up Karapiti Rd and the car park is on the left. Access for Tourist Trap, Tank Stand and Scraggs.
Parking Area 3 P3
Off Wairakei Drive 1km south of the Hub. Access Tourist Trap, BBC, SH Fun, Kegresse.
