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Read our latest news to find out everything that has been happening at Taranaki Trails

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Summer Trails Series: Lake Mangamahoe Mountain bike park

Lake Mangamahoe is Taranaki’s premier Mountain Bike Park with trails for Beginners right through to Advanced. The park is maintained…

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Summer Trails Series: Pukekura Park

Often described as the jewel in New Plymouth’s crown, Pukekura Park covers 52ha (128 acres) right in the heart of…

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Summer Trails Series: Ōpunakē Loop Trail

The Ōpunakē Loop Trail is the longest of the formal walks in the South Taranaki District with approx. 8.3km of…

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Summer Trails Series: Coastal Walkway

Looking for a relaxing scenic ride, suitable for all the family? Go no further than the award winning and iconic…

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Taranaki – A trail running paradise

In Taranaki, we love trail running and there’s something for every type of runner. Below are some recommendations from locals…

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Gravel Riding

Gravel riding is taking off around the world, and we’re lucky to have some great gravel rides in Taranaki. Be…

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Trails Trust Patron recognised with Citizen’s Award

Blair Cox, Patron of the Trails Trust, was one of eleven people announced as recipients of a NPDC Citizens’ Award…

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Community rides in Waitara and Uruti

The Trails Trust has started running community rides to give the public the chance to meet and explore Taranaki with…

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Trail link from New Plymouth to Lake Mangamahoe MTB park

The Trails Trust has been advocating alongside the New Plymouth Mountain Bike Club for a safer route from New Plymouth…

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A 2050 vision for trails in Taranaki

The Taranaki Trails Trust has been working hard to collect information on current walking and cycling trails in the region,…

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Best place in New Plymouth and Taranaki for a family cycle ride?

Taranaki has so much to offer for a great family cycle ride. When it comes to good old-fashioned family fun,…

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Where can I walk my dog in New Plymouth and Taranaki?

The website www.taranakitrails.nz shows all the walkways and cycleways that you can walk your dog in Taranaki. Just go…

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Over 70 people attend launch of Trust

The Taranaki Trails Trust, Ara Hononga o Taranaki, was launched on Monday 2 November, at Shining Peak Brewery in New…

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Taranaki rated in top 25 bike rides.

Taranaki Maunga road bike ride rated as one of the top 25 best bike rides in the world. Outside Magazine…

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Riding the Forgotten World Highway

The Forgotten World Cycle Trail offers a challenging 180km route between Taumarunui and New Plymouth that is both stunningly scenic…