Trail Closures

Kia ora, The Lower No Brains mountain bike trail is currently closed due to a significant slip that presents a potential hazard. Riders can still access the trail from the top and take the Tim Tams line, but the Lower No Brains line that takes you back to Taura is Closed. Do not proceed past the barrier, it is there for your safety. The trail will stay closed until the ground has fully stabilised and it is confirmed safe to reopen. This will involve assessment and guidance fr

And now a word from our friends at Kaingaroa Tipu.... "Kia ora koutou, Kaingaroa Tipu (KT) have increased contractor resources to expediate the logging programme in the Hill Road/Tawa Road area. Operational area has increased into the neighbouring harvest area, and log truck activity will increase as more volume is being carted out of the forest. The log truck route will remain the same although loadout of logs will commence on Pipeline Road, at the bottom of the Taniwha Trai

Kia ora whānau! What a week. What a WEEK. Crankworx came and went and absolutely delivered – what an incredible showcase of the forest and our community to the world. (Chur to the Rinkly Riders for their spot light on Seven Sharp!) The trails are in brilliant shape, the weather is sitting at that perfect late-summer sweet spot, and we've got not one but TWO big events rolling into the forest this coming weekend. But first – let's talk about the mahi, because this week has bee

And now a word from our friends at Kaingaroa Tipu... "Kia ora koutou, Kaingaroa Tipu have commenced minor roading work in Whakarewarewa. Operations will take place between the hours of 6:00am and 4:00pm. Timberlands requests that forest users please use caution in the area, obey all signage, instructions, restrictions and respect the machinery. As always, we appreciate you sharing this to your respective audiences and/or colleagues. Please get in touch if there are any querie

And now a word from our friends at Timberlands.... "Kia ora koutou, Road line salvage (harvesting and skid construction) is due to commence for the summer harvest period, in Whakarewarewa. The contractor will move into Nursery Road on 12 November 2025. Operational hours for the logging crew will be 5:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. Please see attached a map showing the area of operation. This job is scheduled for approximately 2-weeks. Stop/Go and appropriate closures/diversi

Morena,   Timberlands Limited are starting thinning operations in Whakarewarewa Forest commencing this morning,  Monday 3rd November.  Operations will take place from  7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday,  and will last for approximately 5-days.   Some roads and mountain bike trails may be closed at times during the thinning programme. Please use caution when in the operational areas and obey all signage, instruction, and restrictions – they are there for your safety.   The fo

The DH lines are officially back open after another huge storm clean-up. This didn’t happen by magic — it happened because a team of...

Kia ora koutou,   Planting is due to commence, starting  Monday 22 September , in Whakarewarewa Forest. There are three blocks to be...

Kia ora koutou Rotorua riders — an important update about the Downhill (Taniwha DH) trail in Whakarewarewa Forest. We know many of you...

The DH lines are officially back open after a huge storm clean-up. This didn’t happen by magic — it happened because a team of amazing...

Kia ora Rotorua trail-lovers — we’ve got an important heads-up for everyone who enjoys riding the Downhill (Taniwha DH) trail in...

And now a word for our friends at Timberlands.... "Kia ora Koutou, Further to the mower operating in Whakarewarewa for the next few...

Kia ora koutou,   Timberlands are commencing a roadside mowing programme starting  Monday 18 th  August 2025 . This operation will be...

There are fallen trees, large branches, and debris across trails. Rotorua Trails Trust have been hard at work clearing what we can, and...

Kia ora koutou, Timberlands Limited are starting thinning operations in Whakarewarewa Forest commencing Tuesday 17th June. Operations...

Kia ora koutou,   Timberlands Limited are carrying out aerial operations on Tuesday 10th June   6:00am – 12:00pm . Please see the...

Logging season is wrapping up for winter so check the map below to see what’s open and closed right now ✅❌ 🛻 Shuttle info? Head to...