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Mountain Bike Rotorua Mountain Bike Hire - Guided Tours - Retail Sales - Forest Shuttles - Bike Repairs and Servicing Wheelhouse Coffee Shop uses Mourea Coffee beans. See you there!
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Mountain Bike Rotorua is dedicated to providing top service with Retail, Shuttles, Tours, Skills Clinics and our primary service of Bike Hire, always stocking quality rides for a range of abilities and sizes. From trailer bikes to all-mountain enduro rigs, everyone should be looked after when they come to enjoy our backyard. Also on site is a retail store with a bike mechanic available in peak times for those last minute touch ups or repairs on the bike. Riding gear is available here for those who can't travel with every single piece of kit they own. OUR RETAIL SHOPS AND CAFE

As a part of our operations we have two retail shops that provide bike rental options, bike servicing and a range of retail product such as bike tubes, pumps, helmets, gloves, tools and lubrication as well as custom Mountain Bike Rotorua clothing. If you have come for the weekend and forgotten one of your essentials then come and see us, we are sure we can help you. Rounding out the MTB Rotorua Hub we have the unique WHEELHOUSE COFFEE SHOP at Te Puia in the Southern Carpark (next to the big roundabout). Try our world famous Banana Coffee Smoothies or get your coffee fix before heading out riding or walking on the trails of the Titokorangi and Whakarewarewa Forests. We love the Rottweiler roast - a mixed origin dark roast for the avid coffee drinker, this one has bite! SHUTTLES

Mountain Bike Rotorua Shuttles is the provider for forest uplift services in Whakarewarewa and Titokorangi Forests. We take pride in offering a friendly service 7 days a week, with knowledgable staff, using a modern and more environmentally friendly fleet than we have ever seen before in the Forests of Rotorua. We offer options of both ticketed Public Shuttles (Hop on, Hop off fixed route shuttles) and Private Charters (pre-booked shuttle charter with freedom of movement through most of the forest). Public Shuttle - Operating daily (extreme weather, harvesting or event dependant and closed Xmas and Boxing Days), our public shuttle service uses our modern fleet of buses to transport riders to the top of some of their favourite hills in the Whakarewarewa Forest. There are a total of 4 different shuttle routes to choose from with varying hours of operation. Those routes are:

Main Hill Shuttles

Direct Rd Shuttles

Tawa Waka Shuttles

Katore Rd Shuttles

Private 4WD Charter - Experience the forest like never before with Mountain Bike Rotorua’s private charters — your access pass to the best trails, epic views, and hidden gems in Whakarewarewa Forest. Whether you're chasing that sunrise summit, exploring with your crew, or simply want a custom shuttle to the best riding zones, our private charters put you in the front seat of adventure. With expert local drivers, rugged off-road vehicles, and the flexibility to shape your own ride experience, this is next-level trail access — Rotorua style. One of the most amazing ways to enjoy as much as the forest as you can in a short amount of time, our Private 4WD Charters allow customers to access most of the trails available via either our Squad Waka or Battle Waka. Want one of the best experiences you can have mountain biking, then book your private 4WD charter now! For bookings or enquiries email [email protected]

Please see our website for the most up to date information about open hours. We are closed Xmas and Boxing Days but open every other day of the year. All of our sites are just 5-10 mins drive from Rotorua City centre.

20/10/2026

The Giant Legends Enduro Series kicked off a couple of weeks ago with Race 1 of the 3 race series hitting the trails of Rotorua.

Heaps of rider, heaps of fun and the vibe has been set for the next two races in December and February.

Entries are open for the next two events, register online at www.enduronz.com

Giant Legends Enduro Series

Notice from Kaingaroa TipuKia ora koutou, Kaingaroa Tipu are carrying out pest control operations, targeting wallabies, ...
13/10/2026

Notice from Kaingaroa Tipu

Kia ora koutou,

Kaingaroa Tipu are carrying out pest control operations, targeting wallabies, overnight between Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th of October.

This operation will take place between 10:00pm and 4:00am. Please see the attached map for detail on the area to be treated. The method being applied is thermal imaging and shooting.

Due to the timing of the operation these closures will have minimal impact on recreational users. KT staff will be present to manage any road or trail closures, as they arise. Please respect any signage, closures, and operational staff, as they are there for your safety.

🚨 SHUTTLE UPDATE — PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RIDE 🚨It’s a huge week of racing in Rotorua! With over 800 DH and Enduro rider...
05/10/2026

🚨 SHUTTLE UPDATE — PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RIDE 🚨

It’s a huge week of racing in Rotorua! With over 800 DH and Enduro riders taking on the world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest trails, we have some temporary shuttle changes.

Public shuttle capacity will be reduced on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Please plan ahead and allow extra time.

PUBLIC SHUTTLES TEMPORARY HOURS FOR THIS WEEK

THURSDAY
• Main Hill & Direct Rd: 10am–3pm
• Tawa Waka & Katore Rd: closed

FRIDAY
• Main Hill & Direct Rd: 10am–7pm
• Tawa Waka & Katore Rd: closed

SATURDAY — normal public service
• Main Hill & Direct Rd: 10am–5pm
• Tawa Waka: 10am–3pm
• Katore Rd: closed

SUNDAY — normal public hours, reduced capacity
• Main Hill & Direct Rd: 10am–5pm
• Tawa Waka: 10am–3pm
• Katore Rd: closed to public shuttles

DH EVENT SHUTTLES
For the NZ Schools National DH Champs:
• Shuttles depart Waipa carpark for the race village at 7.30am and 8am.
• Main Hill event shuttles run from 9am until racing finishes.
• Return carpark shuttles run after prizegiving.
• Racers have priority queueing.

Tawa Waka public shuttles are cancelled on both days — we’re sorry for the disruption.

ENDURO EVENT SHUTTLES
For the Giant Legends Enduro Series, event shuttles run on Katore Rd and Direct Rd from the bottom of Hot X. These are for event participants only.

Thanks for your patience and understanding, and sorry for the inconvenience. It’s going to be an epic week of racing — come along and catch some of the action!

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RIDE. BURGER. SOAK. Need a date night? Or maybe bros/broettes night out? Then we’ve got you sorted. Private Bus Shuttles...
30/09/2026

RIDE. BURGER. SOAK.

Need a date night? Or maybe bros/broettes night out? Then we’ve got you sorted.

Private Bus Shuttles, Smashed Burger, Hot Chips and a Cedar Hot Tub Soak…. Magic!

29 October | 5.15–9.15pm
Meet at Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua
$70 pp

Limited spots available! Book now at mtbrotorua.co.nz/redwoodsrides

Bring your bike and your togs and we’ll see you there! We can even sort rental bikes for ya.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:Morena everyone.This morning we have moved the Direct Rd Shuttle pick up to the Main Hill Shuttle pick ...
29/09/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Morena everyone.

This morning we have moved the Direct Rd Shuttle pick up to the Main Hill Shuttle pick up where we will have two lines operating side by side. The left shuttle queue is for Main Hill, the right queue (road side) is for Direct Rd. There is a temporary sign there now as a place holder while we finalise operational plans.

Main Hill Shuttles operate as normal, Direct Rd shuttles drive up to the skid site opposite the Main Hill pick up area, u-turn and park on Pipeline Rd, facing back towards Direct Rd, next to the shuttle queues.

Having both the queues side by side gives drivers and Team Leaders the ability to decide which hill they need to uplift in real time, looking at the queues and how long people have been, or may be waiting. It also keeps all the queuing to one side of the road.

Please take extreme care when queuing and waiting for pick up as it is likely to be high traffic.

We’ll continue to review this operation and change as appropriate.

Thank you for understanding and hopefully this makes it better and easier for everyone.

Oh Moonride… you’ve been a vibe since 1994 and 2026 absolutely delivered the goods.So let’s do it all over again!Mark it...
29/09/2026

Oh Moonride… you’ve been a vibe since 1994 and 2026 absolutely delivered the goods.

So let’s do it all over again!

Mark it on the calendar… 8th May 2027, under pretty much a new moon too!

Enter online now!

www.moonride.co.nz

Nzo
RotoruaNZ

Friday Night Shuttles are BACK!Operating between the Main Hill and Direct Rd Routes, we are bringing back the Friday Nig...
28/09/2026

Friday Night Shuttles are BACK!

Operating between the Main Hill and Direct Rd Routes, we are bringing back the Friday Night Shuttles for the entirety of Daylight Savings. That’s 6 months of late shuttles every Friday!

Can’t wait to see you out there

Wowsers, big news and just in time for the school holidays.Thanks to a huge effort from Descend Rotorua, Rotorua Mountai...
25/09/2026

Wowsers, big news and just in time for the school holidays.

Thanks to a huge effort from Descend Rotorua, Rotorua Mountain Bike Club and the Rotorua Trails Trust, the first of the 3 Taniwha Lines from top to bottom is now open!

This build was kicked off and lead by Logan Jensen thanks to a massive sponsorship provided by Romanes Construction. The next phase of this development will be lead out by Louis Hamilton on behalf of Descend Rotorua and the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club, supported by the Rotorua Trails Trust and us.

We are absolutely stoked to see the Main Hill taking shape and we can’t wait for more trails to be opening over the next couple of months.

In addition, Fools Gold (entry off Direct Rd) is also open!

The River Jumps remain closed and planning and marking is set to begin for the 2nd of the 3 Taniwha DH lines being built.

We will be running a mixture of Main Hill and Direct Rd Shuttles (primarily based from the Direct Rd Shuttle pick up but see the crew on the day for details) and Tawa Shuttles through the school holidays with our Summer hours starting this Monday.

We are very thankful to our wonderful community and the Rotorua Lakes Council for rallying to get these amazing rebuilds underway and we are very excited for what could be one of the most epic summers of riding EVER in Rotorua.

See you out there.

RIDE. BURGER. SOAK. is back!Your next night out, sorted.Join us for shuttle laps, then roll into Secret Spot for a smash...
22/09/2026

RIDE. BURGER. SOAK. is back!

Your next night out, sorted.

Join us for shuttle laps, then roll into Secret Spot for a smash burger and a shared hot tub soak. Bring your mates, make it a date, or come solo and meet some new riding buddies.

29 October | 5.15–9.15pm
Meet at Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua
$70 per person

Price includes: Two hours of private event shuttles, A burger — GF and vegetarian options available, Hot chips and a hot tub soak at Secret Spot

Limited spots available! Tag your riding crew and book yours
mtbrotorua.co.nz/redwoodsrides

Bring your bike and your togs — we’ll see you there!

Need a bike? Hire is available at an extra cost.

How good was that?!? Lil Legends Series finale went off and the kids were epically cool. Photos dropping on our website ...
14/09/2026

How good was that?!?

Lil Legends Series finale went off and the kids were epically cool.

Photos dropping on our website tomorrow, stay tuned to our stories for the link.

Thanks heaps to everyone for coming out, the supporters, the parents, our amazing volunteers and of course our sponsors.

Stay tuned for details of the Lil Legends Summer Series coming February…

Tohu Experiences
Leatt MTB AUS + NZ

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Rotorua
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