You are limited for time but still want a sneak peak of what we have to offer here out at the coast? Our Day Tripper is perfect if you are staying at Castlepoint for a weekend.
One Day Trip
4 RIDERS MAX
Depart 10am - Lucinda will meet you at the Castlepoint store at 9am and bring you to Rahui for the start of the ride. Start on flat gravel, up the Tinui Valley Road and onto the Te Mai road. Climbing up to Te Mai airstrip for great 360 degree views of the Tararua ranges and around to the Pacific Ocean. 346m altitude. A fun/steep downhill on the Packspur road may be challenging for the more novice riders, but fun if you want to get up some speed. The flat road winds out to the Mataikona river mouth and beachfront - a great spot to get off your bike and stretch the legs. Enjoy the 15km of beautiful coastal section; notice how the rocks change from round to flat at Suicide Rock. Pedal past the character baches and wind through a section of pines with sheer drops to the ocean. Meet the main road for one last climb and then coast downhill into Castlepoint. Dress appropriately with a warm layer, bring a backpack with some snacks, a waterbottle and your phone.
34KM Today - 4-5 Hours
“Loved it! Highlight was the last bit of downhill. Managed an e-bike really well and all but the steep downhill on the gravel was fine for me as an amateur biker.”