Western Okataina Shuttle Mission

WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION

Just twenty minutes from Rotorua, the Western Ōkataina Walkway/MTB Trail is a proper slice of paradise. Expect beautiful native forest, challenging Grade 3 riding, a few solid climbs, and long, fast, flowy descents that make the effort worthwhile.

When: Sunday 12th July 2026
Where: Ōkataina Education Camp OR Lake Ōkataina Waterfront Carpark, Lake Ōkataina Road, Rotorua
Departure Time: Lake Ōkataina Waterfront Carpark 8.15am | Ōkataina Education Camp 8.30am
Cost: $30 per person

Limited Spaces Available

WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION

THE JOURNEY

14.5kms | 453m climbing | 508m descent

(optional Whakapoungakau section 2.6km return)

Load up your mates for a sweet mission to ride one of the Rotorua gems, the Western Okataina.

We’ll pick you up either from the Okataina Education Camp or Lake Ōkataina waterfront carpark on Lake Ōkataina Road and from there we’ll transport you to the Western Ōkataina trailhead at Miller Road, near Lake Ōkareka. You can then set off at your own pace and ride the Western Track back through to Lake Ōkataina, finishing right back near your vehicle.

THE RIDE

The Western Okataina is an old forestry road that dates back to earlier last century when the area was logged for rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea. It is generally wide and well formed. The ride will see you pass through some stunning native bush.

The ride is 14.5km of challenging grade 3 trail that rewards you with both amazing views and an epic final descent towards the Okataina Education Camp.

There is a rugged but awesome little 2.6km side-quest which will see you absorb amazing views of Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti from the Whakapounakau Trig. We think this is well worth the deviation.

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/western-okataina-track/

Your registration includes:Transport for 1 person and their bike from Okataina to the start of the Western Okataina trail on Millar Rd.

E-Bikes welcome.

Minimum wheel size 24inch.

Maximum tyre width 3inch

Please note that this is an unguided ride.

Need to hire a bike? We can do you a deal! Once you've confirmed your shuttle spot a 15% discount code will pop up on the confirmation page.

Got questions? Flick them to info@hetohu.com