E-Bikes & Walks

Route Options

Choose the route the best suits you. We have tracks & trails to suit different fitness levels.

We highly recommend getting the most our of you stay by doing the Redwood Loop and E-Biking options to either Tikokino or Ongaonga.

01 | Walking Tracks
02 | e-Biking Trails

Walking Tracks.

We cater for a range of abilities and fitness levels. We offer several options for walkers – including a few shorter walks. Explore the hill country and take in the stunning views. Our private walks offer an unforgettable experience, whether you’re seeking a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike. Discover the beauty and tranquillity of this unique landscape at your own pace.

The Tracks.

Redwood Loop Walk

Distance: 14 Km
Difficulty: Moderate

Enjoy the decent following ridgelines and meandering creeks down to the 120 year old stand of giant Redwoods. Begin your climb up to the “Grandstand”, stop to catch your breath and take in the sweeping views. Make your way over the hills, through the valleys and a stand of native bush, eventually circling back to the homestead.

Grandstand Loop Walk

Distance: 10 Km
Difficulty: Easy

Soak in the surroundings as you follow the main leading ridge down to a great picnic spot at the “Grandstand”. Hike across the valley, through Hardy Bush and head for home along the Blackburn Ridge.

Hardy Bush Loop Walk

Distance: 5 Km
Difficulty: Easy

Wander down to the “Wizard”. Take the short cut across the gully to Hardy Bush. A great spot for a cuppa. Make your back to the homestead via Hardy Road on the Blackburn Ridge.

For more, visit the Great Hikes website

E-Biking Trails.

A range of e-bike sizes and safety equipment are available for your use. Into your back pack put your lunch, water bottle and first aid and head for the hills.
You are welcome to bring your own bike.

The Trails.

Ongaonga Historic Trail

Distance: 40 Km
Time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Bibby Family Church
Ongaonga Museum open on Sundays or by request
Coffee/bite to eat from the Ongaonga General store

Turn left out the front gate and head South on Blackburn Road. Take in the views of the Tukituki river and the rugged hills of Pukenui Station. Check out the Bibby Family Church. Eventually you will reach the historic village of Onga Onga. Make sure you get a coffee and walk around the museum. Return following back roads via Hardy Road, an outstanding New Zealand ‘scenic designated’ rural road.

Tikokino Village Return

Distance: 50 Km
Time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Quiet rural back roads
Beautiful farmland “Totora Country”
Country Pub

This route is more like an adventure, with a very comfortable half way stop! Turn right out the front gate along Hardy Road. Head back towards the ranges on the Wakarara Road. There will be a river crossing as the Wakarara Bridge which was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle. Cross the river with your E-Bikes just before you reach the bridge and there will be a track a couple of hundred metres on your left. Enjoy the rest of the ride on quiet sealed roads. Cut onto Holden Road, up and over the stretch of gravel road, before reaching the village of Tikokino.

Lookout Loop

Distance: 18 Km
Time: 1-2 hours

This loop sparked our initial interest in the New Zealand Agri-tourism business. Drop down off the Blackburn Ridge via Hinerua Road. You will pass Folgers hill and rocky outcrops, before meeting up and following the Waipawa river. Make the last climb back on onto the Blackburn Ridge via Hardy Road. Admire the native bush that hangs over the road. This loop is roughly half gravel/half sealed.

For more, visit the Great Hikes website