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Trail Status Updates
The latest trail status updates for Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Trails, and other bike rides in the Ruapehu and Whanganui regions.
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Most sections of Mountains to Sea remain open all year but please make safe sensible decisions when weather forecasts are extremely wet. Papa country can be a challenge - discover more information here.
Trail Sections Updates - Details
Kaiwhakauka - Open
Fishers Track - Open | Upgrades in Progress
Te Hangāruru - Under construction (Marton Sash and Door Open)
The trail is open for Summer! Please check here before you go as in some weather events we may close to check the trail temporarily.
The trail is in good condition although the section from Slippery Creek to Bartrams Bridge is still drying out. Stay safe and have fun!
Please note the weather in the Mangapurua Valley may differ from this.
This link may give a more accurate forecast. Yr.No - Mangapurura
To ensure the safety of our operators and trail team and our riders, the Mangapurua is closed from Matariki until October. This applies only from Johnstons clearing to the Bridge to Nowhere, the trail up to the trig and clearing remains open.. The section from Ruatiti to the Trig remains open all year, this includes the connection to the Kaiwhakauka. The alternative is to use the Waipuna Trail Connector Ride
Significant work has been completed on rebuilding this trail to a new standard including widening, surfacing and new bridges. Note the new sections of the track are still soft, and can be muddy after rain.
Oio Road up to Whakahoro (Blue Duck Station) is living up to its papa routes and a bit rough but dry, and similarly the road section from Blue Duck Cafe to Depot Hut is also a bit rutted due to a combination of papa and traffic. (We are working with RDC on a plan for a more resilient solution)
If you are unsure of any section – take a moment to dismount and walk.
The team have been working hard to upgrade the slippery sections of the trail, and widen and resurface the bottom section closer to Retaruke (along with undertaking water controls).
This work is not finished as yet so keep an eye out for the team on the trail. We hope to have this finished soon.
The first section of the trail, a loop is open (from 1/11/24). The top section of this loop up to and including the 19m bridge is still being completed to ensure this is safe for all to ride. This will happen over the next couple of months.
Please follow all signs.
Stage II up to and including MUAC, Tūroa has been planned with permissions applied for. Funding has yet to be secured and this process is underway.
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