Hero Dirt Rotorua

Ready to send it? If you're all about enduro-style riding with loamy trails, tight descents, and epic backcountry action, this is the trip for you! Over 6 days, you'll tackle Rotorua’s world-class singletrack, hit hidden gems, and top it all off with a heli-biking experience you’ll never forget. Whether you’re rolling solo or bringing your crew, get ready to ride the best trails with a local guide who knows Rotorua like the back of their hand.

Day 1 – Whakarewarewa Forest Warm-Up

Start with flowy goodness, technical single trail, and a mix of smooth and tight trails on Rotorua’s world-famous Hero Dirt.

Day 2 – Redwoods Private Shuttles - 4-hours riding with your local guide and the crew on the trip in Whakarewarewa Forest. You will have the afternoon to ride self guided. explore natural hotpools, lakes, or just relax and go get a massage. 

Skip the climbs and hit 230+km of stunning singletrack, exploring the best of Rotorua’s trails with our private shuttle—ride as much as you want with no uphill grind!

Day 3 – Rainbow Mountain & Rafting Adventure

Climb Rainbow Mountain for breathtaking views, then descend tight, technical singletrack. Afterward, cool off with whitewater rafting on the Kaituna River—home to the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall!

Day 4 – Gettin out the back! Another epic morning of shuttling in the Redwoods with your local guide. You have the afternoon to either keep riding or explore more of the surrounding area. There is so much to do in and around Rotorau that will still give your legs a rest.

Delve deeper into Whakarewarewa Forest on epic trails like Kung Fu Walrus and Hot X Buns—we’re talking techy, flowy fun with more shuttle-accessed descents!

Day 5 – Heli-Biking in the Kaimanawa Ranges

Take things to the next level with a heli-biking drop in the Kaimanawa Ranges—ride cruisy alpine singletrack, enjoy epic descents, and finish your trip on a high! This is quite often the highlight of the trip. Such a fun way to round off the best week of riding you have ever had.

Day 6 – Depart Rotorua

After an action-packed week, head home with memories of Rotorua’s best trails and the adventure of a lifetime.

✅ Expert guiding & private shuttles

✅ 5 nights accommodation (upgrades available)

✅ All meals 

✅ Heli-biking 

✅ Airport/hotel transfers within Rotorua 

Book Now for an unforgettable enduro MTB experience in Rotorua!

Get in touch for group rates (6+ riders) jamie@newzealandmountainbiking.com