The rugged, mountainous terrain of the Hanmer Springs Basin is ideal for mountain biking.
The numerous all-weather mountain bike tracks around Hanmer Springs Village range from scenic beginners' trails through to technical mountain tracks for the experts.
Mountain bikes can be hired in Hanmer Springs Village and the local Mountain Bike Club produces a detailed mountain bike track map, outlining the graded routes, 'no bike' areas, skid sites and enroute picnic areas.
Below is one example of the many mountain bike trails on offer in the Hanmer Springs Village area. For detailed information on all the local mountain bike tracks you can purchase the Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Club Trail Map brochure from the Hanmer Springs i-SITE Visitor Centre. Proceeds from the sale of the map support mountain bike track maintenance and development in Hanmer Springs.
Jack Jollies Loop is a popular 25km mountain bike ride starting in Hanmer Springs Village. The ride circles Mt Isobel, passing through 800m high Jollies Pass and following the Clarence River before entering Jacks Pass and returning to Hanmer Springs Village.
Visitors can hire mountain bikes, helmets and associated equipment from outlets in Hanmer Springs Village. Ask at the Hanmer Springs i-SITE Visitor Centre, or look out for signs advertising bike hire.
For the more competitive bikers, Hanmer Springs Village plays host to a number of mountain biking events throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for more details.
The Hanmer Springs Mountainbike Club first started in August 2004.The club consists of a small number of volunteers who help build and maintain the mountain bike tracks in the Hanmer forest. If you would like to become a part of this club, or for further information, check out their website here
Mountain Biking in Hanmer Springs: Safety Information
"There could be a useful link to the Hanmer Springs mountain bike Club website on the Biking page. www. mountainbikehanmer. co. nz"
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- wendy, New Zealand | 21 October