Cycle Gisborne offers guided and freedom tours around the Gisborne/Tairawhiti region and beyond, plus bike hire. Tours featuring Rere Falls Trail (2-3 days), Rere to Gisborne via Eastwoodhill Arboretum (1-2 days), and more.
Multi Day trips on the Motu Trails
Raukumara Traverse | 4 Day
Suitable for year-round travel | Spectacular in autumn and spring | Grade 3 – Intermediate
This four-day escape traverses the Raukumara Ranges.
The Dunes Trail takes you along stunning coastal dunes, Motu Road Trail rises through magnificent forest and historic farmland, Pakihi Track is a unique forest adventure, and Rere Falls Trail is a superb Heartland Ride.
You’ll experience stunning scenery and nature during this remote journey. The tour takes you over 175 kilometers of quiet rural roads towards Tairāwhiti Gisborne. There are many spectacular waterfalls such as Motu Falls, Champagne Falls (guided excursions only), Rere Rockslide, and Falls on the route.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum, the National Arboretum of New Zealand is a highlight, as are some of Tairāwhiti Gisborne’s finest wineries. The tour is slow-paced to enjoy the cycling and walking opportunities along the way.
Magical Motu
Suitable for year-round travel | Spectacular in autumn and spring | Grade 3 – Intermediate
This three-day escape combines nature, food, and wine starting at Motu village and travelling over 120 kilometers of quiet rural roads towards Tairāwhiti Gisborne.
The tour takes you via Motu Falls, Motu, Matawai, Champagne Falls (guided excursions only), Rere Rockslide and Falls, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, the National Arboretum of New Zealand, and some of Tairāwhiti Gisborne’s finest wineries.
Tours are available supported, guided or for independent travel.
Day trips on the Rere Falls Trail
Rere Express or Eastwoodhill Express | Supported
You will be transferred to Rere Rockslide, where you can slide down a 60m natural slope (free of charge but you need something to slide on and will do so at your own risk, or you can just watch others).
Once you’ve had your adrenaline fix, you can head off on your bike for a more relaxed visit to the spectacular Rere Falls. A great spot where you can enjoy your picnic lunch. After lunch, embark on a 14 km hilly ride to Eastwoodhill Arboretum. If time allows, stop and enjoy a walk around the magnificent gardens.
When you are ready, get on your bike, and prepare for a change of pace as you head down Ngatapa Hill, an exhilarating downhill ride. Wind your way back to Gisborne through the productive Poverty Bay Flats, home to quality vineyards and wineries. Make your way to the Sunshine Brewery, Tairāwhiti Gisborne’s iconic craft brew house.
This tour offers intermediate riding and you will travel +/- 50 kilometers.
