Cycling Tracks in Tauranga

Cycling and BMX tracks around Tauranga.

Tauranga’s cycling network is still developing, but there’s a solid spread of options. The Kopurererua Valley cycleway runs through wetlands close to the city and works well for casual rides or commuting, while Papamoa Hills has more technical mountain biking with views back toward Mauao and the coast. Younger riders and BMX users have a dedicated park at Mount Maunganui.

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Tauranga cycling map

7 cycling spots in and around Tauranga. Tap one for details and directions, or find the ones nearest you.

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Cycling pins set on LINZ aerial photos (CC BY 4.0). Details from Tauranga City Council. Check the source page before you ride.

Cycling guides for Tauranga

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5 cycling tracks

Scenic CyclewaysGordon Carmichael ReserveWalkways, Wetlands & Native Birds2 km loopDogs on leashToiletsGordon Carmichael Reserve is a 60-hectare stormwater reserve in Tauranga that provides excellent walking and cycling links between the suburbs of Bethlehem and Brookfield.

Scenic CyclewaysKōpūrererua Valley ReserveTauranga Walks & Cycleways6 kmEasy to moderateDogs on leashKōpūrererua Valley Reserve is Tauranga’s only inner-city reserve and one of the city’s largest at 364 hectares.

Scenic CyclewaysŌtūmoetai Foreshore & Matua Saltmarsh Walkways, TaurangaŌtūmoetai Foreshore and Matua Saltmarsh Walkways form a popular network of paths along the peninsula in Tauranga, linking reserves, parks and the 21-hectare Papahenga coastal...

Scenic CyclewaysPapamoa Reserve WalkwaysTe Ara o Wairākei Paths15 kmDogs on leashPapamoa Reserve Walkways form a network of shared paths along the Te Ara o Wairākei stream corridor in the Pāpāmoa suburb of Tauranga.

Scenic CyclewaysWaikareao Estuary Walkway9km Loop Track2 hr9 km loopEasyWaikareao Estuary Walkway is a popular 9km loop track in central Tauranga that suits walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities.