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For good riding yarns, exciting trail developments, and general news from the Motu Trails.
Historic seats on Pakihi Track
March 30, 2022
New bench seats use historic timber, from the first Pakihi stream bridge, built in 1918.
New shelter for Pakihi Track
March 24, 2022
Pakihi Track users have a new spot to take a rest. A new shelter was recently built alongside the beautiful Pakihi stream, south ...
New coastal trail west of Opotiki
December 19, 2021
Several kilometres of new coastal trail is now in place along Waiotahe beach west of Opotiki.
Pakihi Track throws down the challenges
November 1, 2021
Winter/spring 2021 has been a challenging period for Pakihi Track maintenance—though it was a wonderful few months for the forest.
Making It Better
August 27, 2021
Around Motu Trails, the trail enhancements keep happening. In 2021 we’ve completed a new shelter at the top of Meremere hill on th...
New shelter for Dunes Trail
July 2, 2019
A new Dunes Trail shelter was finished late-June (except for signage and cultural elements). It is at the eastern end of the Dunes...
New Motu Road shelter
July 2, 2019
High on the Motu Road above Motu, there's a pull-off where shuttle vans often stop, to drop riders. At this high point, in April, ...
Check the latest trail conditions
October 1, 2018
Before you ride, be sure you know what to expect. That's especially important for the Pakihi Track, which is back-country and vari...