Berm Buster Trail Ride Taupo Trail

Location

SH 5 Napier-Taupo Road, Taharua Rd, Wainui Forest, about 25 minutes from Taupo.

Arrows on SH 5 at the Taharua Rd corner, then just past the one-lane bridge turn right into the forest at Homestead Road.

The ride

Suitable for all 2-wheel abilities.

The Taupo pumice makes it rideable in all weather and rain improves the track. Over 100 km of rolling hills, winding gullies, firebreaks and jumps, with many berms and varied terrain. 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 includes:

• KTM Trail: 31 km, 7 optional breakout tracks graded 2-6
• HUSQVARNA Trail: 25 km, 4 optional breakout tracks graded 2-6
• GASGAS Trail: 15 km, 7 optional breakout tracks graded 2-6
• MOTOREX Trail: 10 km, 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

Tracks are changed during the year. Check at sign-on for updates.

Fees

Enter on the day by cash. No EFTPOS.

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 $20 return available
• No entry to the forest before the event on Saturday and Sunday; this is a working forest

Facilities

Food, coffee and cold drinks for sale.

Demo bikes and hire bikes at each event. Book hire bikes early. Bike service with Huka Honda.

Motorcycle and accessories displays from AFC, with 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.