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Old Coach Road Self-Guided Bike Tour from Ohakune
Ohakune, New Zealand
From US$37.17
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Up to 24 hours in advance.
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- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Bike along the historic Ohakune Old Coach Road at your own pace during a self-guided ride through spectacular scenery. Your tour includes the use of bike and helmet, and transportation to the starting point in Horopito. The 4-hour ride back to Ohakune offers views of Mount Ruapehu, the Taonui Railway Viaduct, Haeremaere Stream, Waimarino Plains, the historic Hapuawhenua Viaduct, and native New Zealand plant and animal life.
- 4-hour self-guided bike ride on Old Coach Road, from Ohakune
- See Mount Ruapehu and the Waimarino Plains
- Pedal above the forest on the Hapuawhenua Viaduct
- Follow an easy mostly downhill route that is suitable for most riders
- Includes bike, helmet, tranportation to Horopito, and route advice and app
What's Included
- All equipment including Bicycle and helmet
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Unguided Bike tour
- n/a
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- TCB Ski Board & Bike29 Ayr Street, Ohakune 4625, New Zealand
Departure Point TCB Ohakune 29 Ayr St, Ohakune Corner of Ayr and Mangawhero Streets in downtown Ohakune
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your own way to the starting point in downtown Ohakune to get outfitted with the provided helmet, bike and safety kit. The staff provides a safety briefing, ride orientation, and assistance with the optional free app that you can load on your own device.
When ready, board the shuttle that transports you and your bike to the Horopito end of Old Coach Road. By starting in Horopito, you begin almost 500 feet (150 meters) higher than Ohakune, which means that you can enjoy an easier bike ride overall that is mostly downhill.
Old Coach Road hugs the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, and offers varied scenery, including open farmland, native bush, train tunnels, and viaducts. Check out the steel lattice of the Taonui Railway Viaduct, and the concrete piers for the bridge over Haeremaere Stream. Take in views of the Waimarino Plains, rimu trees (endemic to New Zealand), and the historic Hapuawhenua Viaduct.
Learn about the history of the Ohakune Coach Road and the railway construction from informative panels that are displayed along the route.
Near the end of the trail around Ohakune, you have the option to go along a pump track for a beautiful ride along the Mangawhero River. Your 4-hour ride ends when you return to your starting point in Ohakune.
When ready, board the shuttle that transports you and your bike to the Horopito end of Old Coach Road. By starting in Horopito, you begin almost 500 feet (150 meters) higher than Ohakune, which means that you can enjoy an easier bike ride overall that is mostly downhill.
Old Coach Road hugs the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, and offers varied scenery, including open farmland, native bush, train tunnels, and viaducts. Check out the steel lattice of the Taonui Railway Viaduct, and the concrete piers for the bridge over Haeremaere Stream. Take in views of the Waimarino Plains, rimu trees (endemic to New Zealand), and the historic Hapuawhenua Viaduct.
Learn about the history of the Ohakune Coach Road and the railway construction from informative panels that are displayed along the route.
Near the end of the trail around Ohakune, you have the option to go along a pump track for a beautiful ride along the Mangawhero River. Your 4-hour ride ends when you return to your starting point in Ohakune.
Ohakune Old Coach Road
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
TCB Ski Board and Bike
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Operated by TCB Ski Board Bike
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Corneliu_B
Everything went well. We've had a great time cycling at our own pace and enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Ruapehu mountain and native bushes.
Of a special enjoy was crossing the old viaduct, while it was slightly scary, it is safe and opens new views to the valley.
I must say that the track is relatively easy one. We’ve ride mostly downslope with a few easy up hills.
I am totally satisfied and recommend it to everyone.
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Sally_C, Apr 2023
We had a great time on our electric bike. I had never redden one before but we were given careful patience instructions
Great
Alan_F, Oct 2022
Ride was great. Super informational signs. I don’t want to say anymore. They keep asking me to say more.
Fun experience with nature
Elvis_P, Jul 2022
The bike trails offers good views of Mt Ruapehu, forest and railway bridges. Good bonding activity with family.
Cycling with stunning views
Corneliu_B, Mar 2020
Everything went well. We've had a great time cycling at our own pace and enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Ruapehu mountain and native bushes.
Of a special enjoy was crossing the old viaduct, while it was slightly scary, it is safe and opens new views to the valley.
I must say that the track is relatively easy one. We’ve ride mostly downslope with a few easy up hills.
I am totally satisfied and recommend it to everyone.
Best way to see the viaducts.
acrgwilliams, Feb 2020
Fantastic ride through beautiful forest with great views and engineering marvels to enjoy. Track quite manageable for us - we ride but in our 60s had not tried downhill mountain biking before. This is more of a track ride with some lovely downhill sections. Great value for money.
awesome experience
Kristina_B, Oct 2019
My aprtner and i were first timers, we got inducted really well by the TCB staff lady that got us prepped ad she gave really clear instructions, we did however get lost on the loop and ended up going backwards but thats ok lol.. gawgus veiws, take lots of water and snacks. Will definately go again.
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