Taniwha DH Line
Every contribution, big or small, goes straight into tools, materials, and the hours needed to get boots (and diggers) on the ground.
We want...nah we NEED....we deserve..... a WORLD CLASS (aka professionally built) DH Line for big national and international events. We need to aim for the moon, take our time and get an absolute BANGER!!!
Eligibility: Donations can be made by individuals over the age of 18 or those who have parental consent.Tax Deductibility: Donations to Rotorua Trails Trust are eligible for tax deductions under New Zealand tax law, provided you receive a receipt.
YOU WILL BE ISSUED A SUITABLE RECIEPT WITH YOUR DONATION.
This is in accordance with the Income Tax Act 2007. The receipt will be issued after your donation is processed.
Non-Refundable: Donations are non-refundable. All donations will be used to rebuild Taniwha DH lines specifically and if excess funding is received it will support ongoing trail maintenace.
If you encounter an issue with your donation, please contact us directly for assistance. info@rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz
Charity DetailsLegal name of the Charity: Rotorua Trails TrustRegistration number: CC52100NZBN number: 9429043296293
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WHAT?
THE BANGER. Let's shoot for the moon.
Rotorua didn't just join the world stage of mountain biking — we helped build it. Now it's time to build the trail that keeps us there.
This isn't a weekend dig with the crew. This is a genuine, world-class downhill trail — the kind that goes head-to-head with the best tracks on the planet, and keeps producing the riders who go toe-to-toe with the world's best.
This is a different kind of build. It needs:
Proper access points — road and vehicle access built to handle shuttles, support vehicles, and event logistics, not just a track cut through the bush
Spectator infrastructure — vantage points, safe viewing areas, and space for the crowds a trail like this deserves
World-class trail design — bringing in professional DH course designers and pro riders to consult, test, and refine every line before a shovel goes in the ground
Time to do it right — this is a slow-down-and-plan job, not a rush job. Great trails are engineered, not just built.
Why it matters:
Every world-class rider who's come out of this region started somewhere local. If we want the next generation of Kiwi riders standing on world cup podiums, we need world-class terrain to train and compete on right here at home. This trail is that investment — in our riders, our community, and Rotorua's place on the global mountain biking map.
This isn't community-build money — that's already sorted. This is the big swing. The trail that puts us on the international calendar.
Who's in?
Specs:
LENGTH
1km+
STYLE
Pro grade DH line
START DATE
When its funded and all
OPENING DATE
As soon as it is dialed