Redwoods Uplift
The next day, we booked some uplifts from the guys at Mountain Bike Rotorua. The uplift point is around a 25min ride into the forest from the Waipa carpark, and then the van runs you to the top of the hill. It was at this point you really start to understand how massive this place is. It was like reaching the second level of mastery, conscious incompetence. You are aware of how much you haven’t ridden yet!
Having ripped down the ever-popular Eagle Vs Shark, we took advantage of the new shuttle pick up at the car park off Tarawera road. There is also a coffee cart down here, which is perfect for a quick break. Then, back up to the top and the long ride home to the Waipa carpark. Hooking up trail after trail, its really work a look.
Skyline Park.
The final stop was the Skyline Park; home of Crankworx Rotorua. You can buy uplifts for the bike from the gondola station (currently 40 uplifts is $90), and then take your bike in the gondola. The Park itself is really neat, with 12 kilometres of trails which all end at the bottom gondola station/car park. Its not a beginner spot but works super well for intermediates/experienced riders looking to dial in. The gondola is great, offering a fast and enjoyable ride back to the top, and then you can drop in again. Another great feature of returning to the car park after each run, is that you can easily swing back to van for refreshments and/or a rest….
Every 3rd gondola car is for the bike park and can take 4 riders per car. We’ve heard it gets pretty busy on the weekends, but mid-week you can just ride up and hop on the next available space. Perfect for quick laps!
After, we decided it would be rude not to sneak in luge race of two and grab a photo with the Rotovegas sign. Of course.
Redwoods Uplift
The next day, we booked some uplifts from the guys at Mountain Bike Rotorua. The uplift point is around a 25min ride into the forest from the Waipa carpark, and then the van runs you to the top of the hill. It was at this point you really start to understand how massive this place is. It was like reaching the second level of mastery, conscious incompetence. You are aware of how much you haven’t ridden yet!
Having ripped down the ever-popular Eagle Vs Shark, we took advantage of the new shuttle pick up at the car park off Tarawera road. There is also a coffee cart down here, which is perfect for a quick break. Then, back up to the top and the long ride home to the Waipa carpark. Hooking up trail after trail, its really work a look.
Skyline Park.
The final stop was the Skyline Park; home of Crankworx Rotorua. You can buy uplifts for the bike from the gondola station (currently 40 uplifts is $90), and then take your bike in the gondola. The Park itself is really neat, with 12 kilometres of trails which all end at the bottom gondola station/car park. Its not a beginner spot but works super well for intermediates/experienced riders looking to dial in. The gondola is great, offering a fast and enjoyable ride back to the top, and then you can drop in again. Another great feature of returning to the car park after each run, is that you can easily swing back to van for refreshments and/or a rest….
Every 3rd gondola car is for the bike park and can take 4 riders per car. We’ve heard it gets pretty busy on the weekends, but mid-week you can just ride up and hop on the next available space. Perfect for quick laps!
After, we decided it would be rude not to sneak in luge race of two and grab a photo with the Rotovegas sign. Of course.
