Partner Directory

Find the people, products, services and experiences to make your ride great.

Bush to Bay Holiday Stays

Bush to Bay offer a range of superb holiday accommodation options in the Opotiki area and beyond. Relax in comfort, with more space, and make the most of your Motu Trails experience.

P +64 274 809 100

Bushaven

Bushaven offers self-contained accommodation and camping, in a sublime forest setting just 10km from the Pakihi Track. With partner-business Motu Trails Hire & Shuttle, Bushaven offers you the complete Motu Trails package.

P +64 7 929 7564

Cycle Gisborne

Cycle Gisborne offers guided and freedom tours around the Gisborne/Tairawhiti region and beyond, plus bike hire. Tours featuring Rere Falls Trail (2-3 days), Rere to Gisborne via Eastwoodhill Arboretum (1-2 days), and more.

P +64 6 927 7021 or +64 27 203 4387

Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge

Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge is located in the heart of Opotiki, 1.5km from the start of the Dunes Trail. There's a range of studio, one and two bedroom accommodation choices, plus the option of a cooked or continental breakfast.

P +64 7 315 5524 or +64 27 367 5065 0r 0800 103 003

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the National Arboretum of New Zealand. It's right by the Rere Falls Trail and makes a brilliant visit or stay, with a studio unit and bunkrooms. Small cycle groups staying in the accommodation can pre-order quality meals.

P + 64 6 863 9003

Great Rides App

The only mobile app designed for the NZ Great Rides and a national partner of the NZ Cycle Trail. Working offline it offers GPS tracking, over 1,500+ pages of maps, photos and trail section descriptions. Download it free today!

Horizon Energy Group

Horizon Energy Group are Silver Sponsors of Motu Trails. Their support assists the ongoing promotion and running of the Motu Trails. HEG are leaders in the sector.

Hot Bread Shop Cafe

Hot Bread Shop Cafe has been baking since 1993. The cafe is a popular spot due to a large selection of food, close-knit country style service and barista coffee. Open Monday to Sunday 5am - 5pm.

P +64 7 315 6795

Lowes Hire & Engineering

Lowes Hire & Engineering offers a huge range of hire equipment, a massively diverse range of retail product, as well as specialist engineering services. Local agents for a large number of premium brands.

P +64 7 315 6515

Matawai Camp & Store

You’ll find Matawai Camp & Store at the southern end of the Motu Road. Owners Cindy and Stephen offer cabins, sheltered grassed area for camping/parking. Tidy kitchen and toilet, high speed internet, cafe and basic groceries.

P +64 6 862 4830

Mighty Motu Bike Tours

Mighty Motu Bike Tours offers guided tours on the beautiful Dunes Trail (part of the Motu Trails) and beyond. Mighty Motu's team of guides are all eastern Bay of Plenty locals with an intimate knowledge of the area.

P +64 27 272 4073

Motu Community House

Motu Community House offers a welcoming place to stay near the southern end of the Motu Trails. They have all you need, at a really affordable price. The Community House is usually available to provide an evening meal and arrange…

P +64 6 862 8736 or +64 6 863 5804

Motu Trails Hire and Shuttle

Motu Trails Hire & Shuttle offers the ideal shuttle departure point for the Pakihi Track and the Motu Road Trail. Two 11 seater shuttle buses for bikers or trampers, bike hire, purpose built bike trailers, enclosed gear trailer. Day or…

Motu Trails Ltd

Motu Trails Ltd is ideally located at 138 St John Street Opotiki, a two-minute stroll to the main street and 800m from the Dunes Trail. Shuttle bus, secure parking, largest range of bike hire in the area, SUP/kayak hire, accommodation…

P +64 7 315 5864 or +64 27 505 2120

Naurea Homestead

Ten minutes’ drive from Gisborne centre, beautiful Naurea Homestead is a relaxing haven to complement your cycling on Rere Falls Trail and beyond. Your hosts Katy and Barry offer welcoming rooms, a large swimming pool, and delicious fresh food.

P 64 274 478 537

Oasis Central Backpackers / Kafe Friends

Oasis Central Backpackers and Kafe Friends offer friendly accommodation and a coffee cart in one sunny central-Opotiki spot.The tree-clad location at 30 King Street, Opotiki, is run by Volker and Andrea Grindel.

P +64 7 315 5165

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation from motel units to standard cabins and spacious camping sites, with ocean views. Facilities include kitchen, bathrooms, onsite store, wifi. Situated by a stunning beach 15km west of Opotiki.

P +64 7 3154 741

Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park sits by Ohope Beach with 11 kilometres of unbroken sand. A scenic 30 minutes' drive from the Dunes Trail. Beachfront apartments, motels, kitchen cabins, standard cabins, powered and non-powered camp sites.

P +64 7 312 4460 or 0800 264 673

OPAC

Opotiki Packing and Coolstorage Ltd are Silver Sponsors of Motu Trails. Their support assists the ongoing promotion and running of the Motu Trails. A leader in kiwifruit packing and storage. Moving to the area? OPAC may be an excellent…

P +64 7 315 8700

Opotiki Holiday Park

Opotiki Holiday Park is at the northern end of Opotiki, 800m from the start of the Dunes Trail. A small and friendly holiday park. Self-contained units, kitchen cabins, powered and non-powered sites and more.

P +64 7 315 6050

Opotiki i-SITE Visitor Centre

The Opotiki i-SITE Visitor Centre is part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor Information Network. Our local i-SITE experts will guide you to our local secrets, from attractions and activities to sampling the best of what we have to offer.

P +64 7 315 3031

Pacific Coast Highway Guide

The Guide introduces you to Opotiki and the Eastland area with places to eat and stay, business directories, tide charts and things to do, including the Motu Trails. Available online, from the Opotiki i-SITE and most businesses in Opotiki.

P +64 27 470 7317

PAK'nSAVE

In Gisborne, this is the place to restock your food supplies!Gisborne PAK'nSAVE are proud to support Motu Trails so shopping at PAK'nSAVE helps keep your wheels rolling. Main entrance from Gladstone Road. Open 7am-7pm daily.

P +64 6 868 9029

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel is Gisborne's only waterfront hotel, superbly located in the heart of the CBD. The hotel has 58 stylishly appointed guest rooms (studios) and one and two bedroom suites. Swimming pool and gym, bike storage available.

P 0800 767 874

Te Wera Homestead

Te Wera Homestead offers excellent farmstay and cyclist accommodation. Te Wera Station is located about 20km from Matawai on Rere Falls Trail, perfect as a friendly base or if you're on a multi-day cycle tour. They'll help make your ride…

P +64 6 868 3436

The Weka Nest

When you visit Motu, The Weka Nest offers you a cozy, comfortable wood cabin, overlooking the valley. Whether you’re cycling, walking or simply road-tripping, come and unwind at The Weka Nest! Meals on arrangement.

P +64 6 863 5052

Tirohanga Beach Motor Camp

Tirohanga Beach Motor Camp offers a variety of accommodation for families or larger groups. You can ride out of the camp and straight onto the Dunes Trail. Head to Opotiki for a coffee, or up the Motu Road. Five hectares…

P +64 7 315 7942

Weka Wilds

Weka Wilds is nestled in the stunning Pakihi Valley. Warm and comfortable accommodation for up to six people. Try the Weka Wilds Cycle Trail package. Book ahead and enjoy a wood fired oven pizza, made fresh from home-made dough.

P +64 21 142 1515

Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park is very central in Whakatane, in a quiet location. You're a minute's walk from the Warren Cole Walk & Cycleway, which runs along the Whakatane River bank. Range of accommodation options and camping sites.

P +64 7 308 8694