Two Night Timber Trail
Biking Package
The ultimate way to experience the Timber Trail
2 nights at the lodge and 2 days on the trail
From $590 per person*
Our most popular package, the Two Night Package gives you the time to fully enjoy the Timber Trail.
Arriving at the lodge the evening before you start your ride ensures you start the trail well rested, and can make the most of the Pureora Forest and the exceptional service at the lodge.
* From price based on 2 sharing a double/twin standard room
What's included?
Your accommodation cost includes:
- Spacious room and comfortable bed
- Continental and cooked breakfasts both mornings
- Evening meals and dessert both nights
- A post-ride snack after your first day on the trail
- Packed lunches for each day of your ride (you may like to bring other snacks)
Two night package shuttle add-on includes:
- Evening shuttle from Ongarue to the Timber Trail Lodge with your luggage
- Morning shuttle from the Timber Trail Lodge to the start of the trail at Pureora Village
- Luggage transfer from the Timber Trail Lodge to Ongarue
- Optional shuttle from Bennett Road to Ongarue shuttle base
- Secure parking for your vehicle at Ongarue
Two night package - Itinerary
Day 1
5 pm arrive at Timber Trail Shuttle and Bike Hire base in Ongarue and load up your bikes. Please ensure ebikes are fully charged for your first day on the trail. If you have hired a bike, we will fit it for you so please allow some extra time.
5.30 pm Shuttle leaves the base and heads to the Timber Trail Lodge with your luggage. Arrive, check in to your room and relax.
7 pm Dinner is served in the communal lounge and dining area. Please let us know in advance if you have any special food requirements.
Day 2
7 am a continental breakfast is available in the dining room, with cooked breakfast available from 7.30am.
8.30 am Shuttle departs from the Timber Trail Lodge to the start of the trail at Pureora Village. Your bike will be ready at the start of the trail.
9.30 am (approx) Ride the first half of the Timber Trail to the Timber Trail Lodge (40km).
Grab a shower and then relax! We’ll have a post ride snack ready for you. You may like to explore the Rata loop walking track at the back of the lodge.
7 pm Dinner
Day 3
7 am a continental breakfast is available in the dining room, with cooked breakfast available from 7.30 am.
8 am check out of your room and leave your luggage with us to transfer back to Ongarue.
Depart in your own time to ride the Southern Section of the Timber Trail 42 km. There is an optional shuttle available from the end of the trail at Bennett Road, or you can ride an extra couple of km along the road back to the shuttle base.
Please check in with us at the shuttle base so we know that you’ve returned safely and are off the trail before leaving.
To book: Select 2 nights accommodation (price is per room) and the Two Night Package Shuttle Add-on ($160 per person)
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One night package
Experience the whole Timber Trail
Our One Night Package is ideal for those wanting to ride the full length of the Timber Trail, but maybe have less time. You would need to be at Ongarue Shuttle base by 8am for the shuttle, so it could mean an early start!
Southern Explorer
A taste of the Timber Trail (45km)
1 night at lodge and 1 day on southern section of the trail
The Southern Explorer provides a taste of the Timber Trail and the full lodge experience. An ideal starting point if you don’t think the full trail is for you, or if you’re a little tight on time.
Vehicle Relocation
Drive to the start and we'll take care of the rest
Let us transfer your vehicle from the start of the trail at Pureora Village to the end of the trail at Ongarue, where it will be securely parked at our shuttle base.
You can book vehicle and luggage transfers when you book your accommodation.
To book: Select 1 night accommodation and the Vehicle Relocation add-on, and any luggage transfers.
Contact Us
If these packages don't work for you, get in touch and we'll find a solution.
Phone: 0800 885 6343
International: +64 7 222 6090
Email: [email protected]