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Accommodation

Great accommodation is key to a great experience. These accommodation providers are all Motu Trails official partners. They offer a wide range of choice around the trails, from farmstay to holiday home, motel to hotel, tent site to cabin. Many of them offer meals on arrangement, so ask when you book. As official partners, you can be sure all these providers welcome cyclists and offer bike-friendly services. Every one supports Motu Trails Charitable Trust, so by staying with these providers, you support our work on the trails. Go to each listing to know more.

Bush to Bay Holiday Stays
Get spacious accommodation in a spectacular location — and make the most of your Motu Trails experience! Bush to Bay Holiday Stays offers you a diverse selection of short-term accommodation options, in Opotiki and the surrounding East Coast areas.
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Bushaven
Bushaven offers self-contained accommodation and camping, just 20 minutes' drive from the Pakihi Track, in the same superb forest.
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DOC's Whitikau Campsite
If you are biking Motu Road or Otipi road, the Department of Conservation's Whitikau Forks campsite may appeal.
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Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge
You'll find Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge in a prominent Opotiki spot opposite the Hot Bread Shop Cafe, offering a range of studio, one- and two-bedroom accommodation options. We offer a guest laundry, safe bike storage and a cooked or continental breakfast.
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Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the National Arboretum of New Zealand. It's right by the Rere Falls Trail and makes a brilliant visit or stay.
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Island View Holiday Park
Island View Holiday Park offers you a stunning beach-side location and excellent holiday park services, all just 4km from Opotiki.
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Motu Community House
At Motu Community House we offer you a welcoming place to stay near the southern end of the Motu Trails. Whether you’re planning to ride on the next day, or you’re basing yourself in Motu for more than one night, there’s all you need here, at a really affordable price.
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Naurea Homestead B&B Accommodation
Discover a beautiful, relaxing haven to complement your cycling — by staying at Naurea Homestead.
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Stay

Accommodation

Bush to Bay Holiday Stays

Bushaven

DOC's Whitikau Campsite

Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Island View Holiday Park

Motu Community House

Naurea Homestead B&B Accommodation

"It is such a unique and fantastic ride, whether that is just the dunes track or the whole loop, it is just amazing. The track, scenery, signs, the way it has been maintained"

"The main reason for visiting was the Pakihi Track, this is an amazing experience though ancient rain forests, one of the best rides I've ever done … Well done the Motu Trust, you have a jewel in the crown in the Pakihi. "

"We cycled the Dunes, Old Motu Road through to Motu village. There were lots of kamahi [trees] flowering along the road side. Beautiful bush and scenery. Great ride. "

"Just being able to hop on my bike and ride is great. The freedom of being out there. We are so fortunate to be able to do this. All of this, in an amazing environment. "

"Loved the whole journey from Rere falls , the rockslide and Motu/Pakihi to Opotiki. "

"We love this trail and do it reasonably regularly. On this day the weather was perfect, the sea was as well and we stopped for a swim and a picnic in the middle of the trail. The environment that we ride through is always the highlight - no matter the weather. "

"The track was very well built and maintained in a challenging landscape. A beautiful part of the country I wouldn’t have seen if not for the bike and local shuttle service. "

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