
WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION​
Western ÅŒkataina Grade 3 Trail
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Just twenty minutes from Rotorua, the Western ÅŒkataina Walkway/MTB Trail is a proper slice of paradise. Expect beautiful native forest, challenging Grade 3 riding, a few solid climbs, and long, fast, flowy descents that make the effort worthwhile.

WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION
WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION
12 JULY 2026
Western ÅŒkataina Grade 3 Trail | Rotorua | Aotearoa New Zealand
Just twenty minutes from Rotorua, the Western ÅŒkataina Walkway/MTB Trail is a proper slice of paradise. Expect beautiful native forest, challenging Grade 3 riding, a few solid climbs, and long, fast, flowy descents that make the effort worthwhile.
The Journey
14.5kms | 453m climbing | 508m descent
(optional Whakapoungakau section 2.6km return)
Load up your mates for a sweet mission to ride one of the Rotorua gems, the Western Okataina.
We’ll pick you up either from the Okataina Education Camp or Lake ÅŒkataina waterfront carpark on Lake ÅŒkataina Road and from the we’ll transport you to the Western ÅŒkataina trailhead at Miller Road, near Lake ÅŒkareka. You can then set off at your own pace and ride the Western Track back through to Lake ÅŒkataina, finishing right back near your vehicle.​
The Ride
The Western Okataina is an old forestry road that dates back to earlier last century when the area was logged for rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea. It is generally wide and well formed. The ride will see you pass through some stunning native bush.
The ride is 14.5km of challenging grade 3 trail that rewards you with both amazing views and an epic final descent towards the Okataina Education Camp.
There is a rugged but awesome little 2.6km side-quest mission which will see you absorb amazing views of Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti from the Whakapounakau Trig. We think this is well worth the deviation.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/western-okataina-track/
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When: Sunday 12th July 2026
Where: ÅŒkataina Education Camp OR Lake ÅŒkataina Waterfront Carpark, Lake ÅŒkataina Road, Rotorua
Departure Time: Lake ÅŒkataina Waterfront Carpark 8.15am | ÅŒkataina Education Camp 8.30am
Cost: $30 per person
Limited Spaces Available
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Inclusions: Professional Driver/Host, Mountain Bike Shuttle from Okataina to Millar Rd
Optional Extras: Bike Hire. Discount Codesprovided on Thank You page after booking (or email our team after you have purchased your ticket).

RISK DISCLOSURE:
Our professional crew and guides will provide high quality service, expert instruction, supervision, and advice throughout your experience. Multi-Day Adventures Ltd, trading as Tohu Experiences, and our partners operate to high safety standards to provide a safe and enjoyable experience; however, all activities including transport, sightseeing, walking, cycling, and mountain biking involve inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated. Depending on the activity, these risks may include slips, trips, and falls, uneven or changing terrain, weather exposure, fatigue, dehydration, transport-related risks, equipment failure or misuse, delayed access to assistance, and injury arising from personal health, fitness, judgement, or failure to follow instructions. For cycling and mountain biking activities, additional risks may include falling from a bike, collisions with other riders, vehicles, trees, trail features, structures, or terrain, loss of control on loose, uneven, steep, or technical surfaces, and injuries such as cuts, abrasions, lacerations, bruising, sprains, fractures, concussion, or other head injuries. Depending on the activity and location, participants may also be exposed to natural hazards such as severe weather, flooding, landslip, rockfall, wildfire, geothermal or volcanic activity, or other environmental events that may change conditions quickly. All participants must understand that activities carry an element of risk, including the risk of serious injury.
