Bridge to Nowhere

Bridge to Nowhere / Mangapurua Track

Distance: 38km + 45 min Jet Boat Ride
App riding time: 4 - 6 hrs one-way
Fitness level: Medium
Grade: 3
Departs: 8am - From The Mountain Bike Station (Bookings Essential)

Minimum numbers apply

The Bridge to Nowhere / Mangapurua Track forms part of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail.
Mountain bike through an area known as the "Valley of Abandoned Dreams" named after a failed attempt by World War 1 servicemen and their families to make a go of this area.

This is by far the best trail in the area, offering 38km of off road riding, through one of the most remote and beautiful landscapes on the North Island. Starting from the Ruatiti valley, you climb the first 5km, followed by 7.5km of riding along the ridge line up to the Mangapurua trig, where you will experience stunning views of Whanganui National Park and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. From here it's a predominantly downhill ride to the famous Bridge to Nowhere, passing Battleship Bluff. From the bridge it's about another 20 minutes to the Mangapurua Landing to the Whanganui River where your jet boat will take you down the river to Pipiriki. (45min)

Shuttle, Jet Boat & Mountain Bike Rental

GPS "Live" tracking, with SOS function
Thorough Briefing - Including up to date track information and track condition, emergency information and must see sightseeing opportunities along the trail.
Detailed map
Shuttle to Ruatiti Valley
Full day hardtail mountain bike rental (Helmet, repair kit & pump)
Jet Boat from Mangapurua Landing to Pipiriki
Shuttle from Pipiriki to Ohakune

$210.00 per person. (Minimum 3 people)

Shuttle and Jet Boat Only

GPS "Live" tracking, with SOS function
Thorough Briefing - Including up to date track information and track condition, emergency information and must see sightseeing opportunities along the trail.
Detailed map
Shuttle to Ruatiti Valley
Jet Boat from Mangapurua Landing to Pipiriki
Shuttle from Pipiriki to Ohakune

$150.00 per person. (Minimum 3 people)

Want to make a big day of it? Add 2 hours of canoeing to your trip. So we start an hour earlier and you arrive at the landing at 1.30pm, then a 30min ride on the jet boat, and then paddle the last 10km to Pipiriki, arriving around 4.30pm. Cost is an extra $30 per person. Contact us for this option (minimum of 4 riders).

Or, do you want to make it an even bigger day of cycling?
We can drop you at the start of Ruatiti Road and you ride 36km (25km of downhill, 13km of moderate hills, some riding on gravel) through the stunning Ruatiti Valley before you start the Mangapurua track.
This option suits only strong riders!!
Contact us via email if you are interested.