Berm Buster Trail Ride Taupo Trail
Schedule
| Date | Sign-on | Track Open | Track Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 29 Aug 2026 | 08:00 — | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| Sun, 30 Aug 2026 | 08:00 — | 09:00 | 15:00 |
About this Ride
Location
SH 5, Napier-Taupo Road, Taharua Rd, Wainui Forest, about 25 minutes from Taupo.
Arrows on SH 5 corner into Taharua, then just past the one lane bridge turn right into the forest via Homestead Road.
The ride
Suitable for all 2-wheel abilities.
The Taupo pumice terrain is described as rideable in all weather, with over 100 km of rolling hills, winding gullies, firebreaks and jumps. Main trails are freshly groomed after each event. Optional expert-only trails are available, along with purpose-built novice and kids' trails.
Weekend trail information notes that tracks are changed during the year and riders should check at sign-on for updates.
- KTM Trail: 31 km, fluro arrows, 7 optional breakout tracks graded 2-6
- HUSQVARNA Trail: 25 km, fluro arrows, 4 optional breakout tracks graded 2-6
- GASGAS Trail: 15 km, fluro arrows, 7 optional breakout tracks graded 2-6
- MOTOREX Trail: 10 km, fluro arrows, 1 optional breakout track graded 2
- Kids forest track: 0.6 km, for kids on small bikes; no full size bikes unless looking after kids
- Novice kids track: 0.4 km, for kids learning to ride; no fast kids please
- Little Wittle track: 0.1 km, small and flat for novice kids
- Mud Track: 3 km, can get muddy but fun, by the kids tracks
Event times
Sign-on from 8:00am.
Starts between 9:00am and 9:30am.
Tracks open 9:00am-9:30am to 3:00pm.
Enter on the day by cash only. No Eftpos.
Fees
Saturday:
- Adult: $70
- Child (under 11): $40
- Youth 11-15: $50
- Family 2+3: $200
Weekend:
- Adult: $100
- Child (under 11): $50
- Youth 11-15: $60
- Family 2+3: $300
Sunday:
- Adult: $60
- Child (under 11): $20
- Youth 11-15: $30
- Family 2+3: $140
Families means mum and dad (parents) and their children, up to 3 kids maximum, aged 15 years or younger.
Requirements
- No quads or dogs. This is a forestry rule.
- Fire extinguishers are compulsory for adult riders and can be bought on the day for $30, with a return system refunding $20.
- Absolutely no entry to the forest before the event on Saturday and Sunday.
Facilities
Food, coffee and cold drinks for sale.
Demo bikes and hire bikes available at each event. Book hire bikes early. Bike service with Huka Honda.
Motorcycle and accessories displays from AFC, plus riding gear and outlet store deals.
Accommodation options are available in Taupo. Camping is available in a paddock near the ride from Friday afternoon. No charge at this stage. This is a basic paddock with only 1 portaloo. Text Dee. No dogs, fires or riding around the paddock. The paddock is on the corner of the forest entrance road.
Link to document available from the source page.