Once the realm of hardcore trampers and hunters, this deep wilderness can now be explored on an 85-kilometer trail that reveals not only its awe-inspiring beauty but also the story of how this special place has changed over the ages.

The Timber Trail follows the path of old logging roads and tramlines, linked with purpose-built singletrack and a series of thrilling suspension bridges. It runs between the tiny settlements of Pureora and Ongarue, with even smaller Piropiro around the halfway mark. Limited road access, remoteness, and memorable accommodation in the middle make a two-day, ride, starting in the north at Pureora, the most rewarding approach.