Berm Buster Trail Ride Taupo Trail
When
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 — Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Where
Taupo
Organiser
Epic Events
Sign-on
Varies by day (see schedule)
Tracks open
Varies by day (see schedule)
Coordinates
-38.686, 176.07
Contact Email
directors@epicevents.co.nz
Contact Phone
+64 21 495 155
We’ll email you if this ride updates.
Schedule
| Date | Sign-on | Track Open | Track Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 3 Oct 2026 | 08:00 — 09:30 | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | 08:00 — 09:30 | 09:00 | 15:00 |
About this Ride
The event is located off Taharua Rd, SH 5 (Napier/Taupo Rd), about 25 minutes from Taupo. Arrows on SH 5 corner into Taharua then just past the one lane bridge, turn right into the forest (Homestead Road). Suitable for all abilities 2 wheels (NO quads or DOGS) this is a forestry rule.
The unique Taupo pumice makes it rideable in all weather, the rain improves the track. Over 100kms of rolling hills, winding gully’s, cranking firebreaks & jumps. Millions of berms and mega traction. All main trails freshly groomed after each event! Optional expert and novice trails available.
Trail Distances: KTM Trail (31km), HUSQVARNA Trail (25km), GASGAS Trail (15km), MOTOREX Trail (10km), Kids forest track (0.6km), Novice kids track (0.4km), Little Wittle track (0.1km), MUD Track (3km).
Various ride fees available including options for adults, children, youth and families. Fire extinguishes are compulsory for adult riders. Awesome Coffee, Great Food and Cold drinks for sale. Demo Bikes and Hire Bikes at each event. Camping in a paddock near the ride (bear paddock with one Portaloo).
Note: No dogs, fires or riding around the paddock. This is a working forest so absolutely no entry to the forest before the event on Saturday and Sunday.
The unique Taupo pumice makes it rideable in all weather, the rain improves the track. Over 100kms of rolling hills, winding gully’s, cranking firebreaks & jumps. Millions of berms and mega traction. All main trails freshly groomed after each event! Optional expert and novice trails available.
Trail Distances: KTM Trail (31km), HUSQVARNA Trail (25km), GASGAS Trail (15km), MOTOREX Trail (10km), Kids forest track (0.6km), Novice kids track (0.4km), Little Wittle track (0.1km), MUD Track (3km).
Various ride fees available including options for adults, children, youth and families. Fire extinguishes are compulsory for adult riders. Awesome Coffee, Great Food and Cold drinks for sale. Demo Bikes and Hire Bikes at each event. Camping in a paddock near the ride (bear paddock with one Portaloo).
Note: No dogs, fires or riding around the paddock. This is a working forest so absolutely no entry to the forest before the event on Saturday and Sunday.
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