The Highlander 40km Geyser to Lake starts of in the grounds of the geothermal valley that is Te Puia. Your journey will see you ride through the amazing geothermal paths covered in natural bush, geysers and mud pools and past the Pōhutu geyser – the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere! You will soon enter the trail network of best mountain bike trails Rotorua has to offer before descending into Lake Tikitapu for the finishing.
GRADE: 2 - 3 trails (no drops or gap jumps) ESTIMATED ELEVATION: 938m
GRADE: 2 - 3 trails (no drops or gap jumps) ESTIMATED ELEVATION: 938m
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START LINE
Te Puia, Hemo Road, Tihiotonga, Rotorua FIINSH LINE Lake Tikitapu, Tarawera Road, Rotorua |
SHUTTLE BUS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - An optional bike shuttle bus is available for $21.00. Buy a shuttle pass here Pick up from Lakefront between 7:15am and 7:45am. Dropping you at the start line at Te Puia. There is no all-day parking at Te Puia. The shuttle service is by Mountain Bike Rotorua. |
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EVENT CATEGORIESAward categories are based on age of the participants age as of the 31st of December 2021. The top three male and female participants for medals in each group.
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