25-27 October 2024
Rotorua | New zealand
Rotorua | New zealand
Public Trail Information
We recognise that the event weekend may cause some disruption for other forest users. The information on this page is provided to help you plan your time in the forest during the Whaka 100. Please note that there will be an increase in event infrastructure, signage, and vehicle traffic throughout the forest, including our lead motorbike. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved..
PARKING
The Waipa Mountain Bike precinct will be particularly busy during the times listed below. However, we will keep the main carpark accessible for non-event traffic, allowing access to the forest, Secret Spot, MTB Rotorua, i-SITE, and the Trail Kitchen.
Peak times
Te Pūtake o Tawa (Tarawera Road): This area will be particularly busy during the times listed below, and parking may be limited during these periods. We recommend planning accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Peak times
We recognise that the event weekend may cause some disruption for other forest users. The information on this page is provided to help you plan your time in the forest during the Whaka 100. Please note that there will be an increase in event infrastructure, signage, and vehicle traffic throughout the forest, including our lead motorbike. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved..
PARKING
The Waipa Mountain Bike precinct will be particularly busy during the times listed below. However, we will keep the main carpark accessible for non-event traffic, allowing access to the forest, Secret Spot, MTB Rotorua, i-SITE, and the Trail Kitchen.
Peak times
- Friday 25 October, 10am -3pm
- Saturday 26 October, 7:30am -11am & 1:30pm -3pm
- Sunday 27 October, 6:30am -10am & 1:30pm -4pm
Te Pūtake o Tawa (Tarawera Road): This area will be particularly busy during the times listed below, and parking may be limited during these periods. We recommend planning accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Peak times
- Sunday 27 October, 6:30am -10am
TRAILS IN USE
We acknowledge that there may be some disruption for forest users during the Whaka 100 event weekend. The information on this page is provided to assist you in planning your time in the forest while the event is taking place. Although the trails will remain open, we recommend avoiding the trails listed below during the specified times to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER UCI Cross Country Eliminator MTB National Championship.
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
We acknowledge that there may be some disruption for forest users during the Whaka 100 event weekend. The information on this page is provided to assist you in planning your time in the forest while the event is taking place. Although the trails will remain open, we recommend avoiding the trails listed below during the specified times to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER UCI Cross Country Eliminator MTB National Championship.
- 7am -5pm Waipa Pump Track only
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
- 830am -10am Tahi, Creek, Dipper, Piglet, Grinder (End Section), Challenge Uphill, Arepa, Te Huinga
- 9am -11am Soakhole, Soakhole Climb, Gunna Gotta, Paddy's Run
- 9:15am -12:30pm Tickler, Pipeline Road, Te Pou Koropu
- 9:30am -12:30pm Apumoana, Mahana, Frontal Lobotomy, Billy T
- 9:30am -1pm Time Warp, Split Endz, Rollercoaster
- 10am -3pm Chop Suey, Homeward Bound, Old Chevy, Ball n Chain, Lions Trail, Grinder, Challenge Road side, Rose Bank
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
Today, the UCI Cross Country Marathon MTB National Championship will be held as part of the Whaka 100km event, alongside the Miler 172km and 100km events. The 25km race will also start on the opposite side of the forest, together with the Miler riders. Please note that Miler riders will be on course from 4:30 am.
Today, the UCI Cross Country Marathon MTB National Championship will be held as part of the Whaka 100km event, alongside the Miler 172km and 100km events. The 25km race will also start on the opposite side of the forest, together with the Miler riders. Please note that Miler riders will be on course from 4:30 am.
- 7:30am -9:30am Tahi, Creek, Piglet, Grinder (End Section), Challenge Uphill, Arepa, Te Huinga
- 8am -11am Dipper, Soakhole, Soakhole Climb, Tokorangi/Corridor, Box of Birds, As you Do, Gunna Gotta, Paddy's Run, Feeder Track, Tangaroa-mihi (Blue Lake)
- 9:00am -7:30pm Old Chevy, Ball n Chain, Taura, Yellow Brick Road, Lions Trail, Grinder, Challenge Road side, Rose Bank
- 9:15am -12:30pm Tickler, Pipeline Road, Te Pou Koropu, Hill Road, Whaki, Tukonohi, Jeff's Link, Taura
- 9:30am -1:45pm Apumoana, Hot X Buns, Be Rude Not 2, Dragons Tail, Mad if you Don' t
- 9:45am -2:30pm Mahana, Frontal Lobotomy,Tuhoto Ariki, Kung Fu Walrus, Te Ahi Manawa
- 10:15am -3:30pm Jeff's Link, Mossey Track, Baja, Phillip Road
- 10:45am -5pm No Brains, Pondy Elevator
- 11:00am -5:30pm Time Warp, Split Endz, Rollercoaster, Chop Suey, Homeward Bound
