Whakarewarewa Forest, (The redwoods)

Known to the locals simply as The Redwoods, the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest is a five-minute drive from Rotorua city centre. The most popular part of the forest available for recreational use is the Tokorangi Triangle. It encompasses 288 hectares of native and exotic trees adjoining the renowned Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, providing an exquisite backdrop to Rotorua.

There are over 60kms of purpose made mountain bike tracks, maps are available from toursit information centres and local cycle stores.