Berm Buster Trail Ride Taupo Trail

Location

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

Directions: Arrows on the SH 5 corner into Taharua Road, 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 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

Times

Sign-on from 8:00 am.

Starts between 9:00 am and 9:30 am.

Tracks open 9:00-9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Fees

Enter on the day by cash only. 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.
• This is a working forest, so absolutely no entry to the forest before the event on Saturday and Sunday.

Facilities

Food, coffee and cold drinks available for sale.

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

Motorcycle display from AFC, plus riding gear and outlet store deals.

Accommodation options are available in Taupo and early booking is recommended.

Camping is available in a paddock near the ride from Friday afternoon. No charge at this stage. This is a bare 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.