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Ohakune Old Coach Road

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Distance: 15km
App riding time: 2.5 - 3hrs one-way
Fitness level: Medium
Grade: 2
Depart: On-demand shuttle & Mountain Bike Hire service.

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Step back in time and explore some of New Zealand’s oldest railway history by bike. Mountain bike stage one of the Mountains to Sea cycle trail (Ruapehu - Whanganui Trails Nga Ara Tuhono cycleway.)
Horopito to Ohakune riders are transported out to Horopito, as it's predominantly downhill riding back to Ohakune along the Ohakune Old Coach Road; don’t be fooled though, there are still uphill sections.

​If you have an appreciation for vintage cars, before you start the ride you can wander through ‘Smash Palace’.  Horopito Motors was the location for the garage scenes in the 1981 movie. With over 14 acres of vehicles, collected over 60 years and still collecting today, the collection includes rare Bedford, Austin, Singer and Chrysler models among others.
The Ohakune Old Coach Road trail starts just down the road from Smash Palace. The 15km stretch of trail follows the historic Ohakune Old Coach Road between what were formerly the railheads of the main trunk railway line, before the line was completed in 1909. It offers a fantastic family bike ride through some spectacular scenery, and link trails to the Hapuawhenua and Taonui viaducts, with interactive signboards along the trail giving you insight into era and hardships of the times.  
 Mountain Bike Rental & Shuttle Package
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​Includes:
  • Departs Ohakune
  • Trail Map
  • Detailed briefing at start of trail
  • Shuttle to Horopito
  •  ½ day mountain bike rental
$50.00 per person (Minimum 2 people) OR Single person with bike rental $60.00
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We go when you're ready! On Demand Shuttle Service (subject to availability)

Shuttle Only  - for Walkers or Cyclists 

Includes:
  • Trail Map
  • Detailed briefing at start of trail
  • ​Shuttle to Horopito


​$15.00 per person (Minimum 2 people)
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We go when you're ready! On Demand shuttle service (subject to availability)

Take a  sneak peek at the stunning Ohakune Old Coach Road 

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Location

Vertigo Adventure Centre
27 Goldfinch Street
Ohakune Shopping Centre
OHAKUNE, Mt Ruapehu
NEW ZEALAND
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Phone: +64 6 385 9018
​Freephone 0800 BIKING 

Email: info@mountainbikestation.co.nz



Summer 2021 Hours:
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Open:  Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon   9am  -  5pm

Closed:       Tues, Wed
(email us as we may be working on these days behind closed shop doors if you have a trip in mind)

 

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  • Our Bike Rides
    • Ohakune Old Coach Road
    • Ohakune Mountain Road
    • Bridge to Nowhere
    • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail >
      • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail Itineraries >
        • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail 5 Day Tour
        • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail 4 Day Tour
        • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail 3 Day Tour
        • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail (BUDGET) 3-5 Day Tour
        • Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail 2 Day Tour
      • Mountains to Sea Accommodation
      • How to get to the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail
      • Terms & Conditions
  • Bike Rental
  • Shuttle Transfers
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  • BOOK ONLINE
  • FAQ