Whirinaki Quest

DATE

Saturday 30 October 2010

DESCRIPTION

The NZO Whirinaki Quest is a truly epic one lap mountain bike race/ride that takes place in the hidden wilderness of the Whirinaki Forest Park. There are 10km, 20km or 40km course options.

Whirinaki Forest Park is a beautiful area of native bush managed by DOC. The huge trees and undergrowth in the forest are truly stunning. The Park is located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, 90km from Rotorua on State Highway 38. The Park has some great history starting with the local Ngati Whare Iwi. The event is based at the Minginui village which is an old logging village from the 60's and 70's. Allow a bit over one hour from Rotorua.

The 40km course includes purpose built MTB single track, forestry trails and old 4WD tracks. It is not super technical, but does have physical and skills challenge.

This event is all about an adventurous mountain bike ride in NZ's wilderness. Getting out there with a bit of mud and sweat enjoying the fantastic tracks in the beautiful Whirinaki Forest Park.