Ratamaire

Distance: 18km Loop 
Starting Point: Clyde Street, Ohakune
Average riding time: 2.5 - 3hrs (one-way)
Average walking time: 4hrs (oneway)
Fitness level: Medium
Grade: 2
Shuttle: On-demand shuttle for walkers or mountain bikers with or without their own bikes (Minimum 2 people)

Ratamarie Road is a relatively easy cycle route through the working farmland of the Ruapehu region. The trail begins in Ohakune centre and follows SH49 east along Rangataua Road to the Ratamarie Extension turn off. Continuing on an unsealed track the trail passes through sheep and cattle farms (please close all gates along the route) as well as fields of vegetable crops for which the area is so famous. Ratamarie Road joins Lakes Road, with the opportunity for a side trip to the Lakes Reserve, before heading back along the main Raetihi road back into Ohakune.

Ratamaire Trail Map