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Shuttle Ongarue to Piropiro

Ride 42km back to Ongarue | Perfect Day Trip | Ride at Your Own Pace | From $80pp

 
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Shuttle Ongarue – Piropiro

Ride the southern half of the Timber Trail as a day trip following old timber bush tramlines.

Times

Meet the shuttle at Bennett Rd Carpark before 8.30am. Shuttle departs once everything is loaded and ready to go and takes approximately 45-50minutes from Ongarue to Piropiro. To ride this half of the Timber Trail takes on average 4-6 hours (this time includes stops along the way).

To book Shuttles to Piropiro on Saturdays during high season please call/email to check availability


About your Trip

  • Meet us at our base in Ongarue and we shuttle you and your bikes to Piropiro
  • Ride the 2nd half of the Timber Trail as a day trip at your own pace
  • Ride the highlights of the Timber Trail such as the Maramataha Suspension Bridge, Ellis & Burnard Tramline, and Ongarue Railway Spiral
  • You finish your ride back at your vehicle
  • Alternatively use this shuttle to get transferred from Ongarue to Piropiro accommodation options (Camp Epic, Timber Trail Lodge, Piropiro DOC Camp).

What to Bring for your Ride

You’ll need appropriate gear to ride a bike in and always bring a jacket in case of wet and/or cold weather. The weather in Pureora Forest Park is very variable and can change rapidly.

Ensure you have plenty of water and food with you for a full day of riding.
Always carry bike spares just in case of a mechanical breakdown such as a spare tube, pump, chainlink, multi-tool, etc. Other things to consider bringing with you are sunscreen, first aid kit, PLB (can be hired from some i-sites).

Additional Details

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  • Email Address:info@findmylocal.nz
  • Response Time:Our team will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.
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