Two Day Bike Hire

The Timber Trail carves through the heart of New Zealand's North Island, threading ancient native forest, rugged terrain, and historic logging routes into a 85km journey that is as physically demanding as it is visually stunning. Situated in Ongarue, Manawatū-Whanganui, Timber Trail Lodge and Transport provides more than just accommodation—they’re the gateway to what many consider one of the country’s premier mountain biking routes. Their Two Day Bike Hire service offers riders a way to experience the Timber Trail with flexibility and confidence, choosing from three tailored bike options: the rugged Trek Roscoe 7 mountain bike, the versatile Powerfly Hardtail e-bike, or the smooth Powerfly Full Suspension e-bike.

Each rental includes essential repair gear, including a pump, spare tube, and multi-tool, so riders can confidently tackle the trail’s mix of steep climbs, bridges, and suspension bridges without worry. What sets Timber Trail Lodge apart is its deep integration with the local landscape and history. The trail winds through untouched stands of towering rimu and totara trees, crosses swing bridges suspended over tumbling streams, and traverses old railway formations once used to ferry timber through these valleys.

This area’s dramatic limestone outcrops and dense native bush make each ride a constant exchange between effort and reward. From the forest floor to panoramas over the Rangitīkei River valley, the trail delivers an immersive wilderness escape. Timber Trail Lodge and Transport also supports sustainable outdoor tourism, encouraging riders to tread lightly on these fragile ecosystems.

Their bike hire service allows visitors the freedom to move at their own pace, stopping to appreciate local birdlife like kererū and tūī or spotting elusive native bats. For mountain bikers ready to experience a blend of technical singletrack and breathtaking scenery on New Zealand’s timbered spine, Timber Trail Lodge’s Two Day Bike Hire is a perfect fit.