Epic Cycle Adventures
Epic Cycle Adventures
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Epic offers Timber Trail shuttles, bike hire, camping and accommodation packages. The Timber Trail is one of NZ's "Great Rides". A 82km cycle trail through magnificent native forest along an old logging railway. You cross incredible suspension bridges and ride through the Ongarue Spiral. The Timber Trail can be tackled over 2 days with accommodation halfway along or is short on time, you can ride the second half as a day trip.
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Andrew F
Tauranga, New Zealand3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The forest was amazing to ride through and the bridges are spectacular. Lots of fun and challenging at times.
Written 4 December 2023
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flynstar3
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Dec 2023 • Family
Great family adventure for a significant birthday. Shuttle service was well organised with our bikes securely transported. Glamping site was clean and family tent was spacious and in a peaceful spot. Kitchen and bathrooms were well maintained and pantry extras were really appreciated. Thanks Paul, Jesse and Epic team.
Written 3 December 2023
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lynnem214
Tauranga, New Zealand10 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Awesome shuttle service from Paul and his team. Very informative about the trail. Service on time and well equipped. My third time using them. Definitely my go to for the Timber Trail
Written 27 November 2023
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Shona N
Nelson, New Zealand1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Paul and the team gave us superb service, making it easy to change our booking date due to cyclone Gabrielle and providing a free cycle when our own bike had an electrical fault. The camp at the end of day one of the Timber Trail was fantastically well equipped. Pureora forest is a must see.
Written 18 March 2023
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Sue B
9 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
A beautiful, fun ride through varying landscapes.
Camp Epic is very comfortable and has excellent facilities.
The camp manager, Jesse, was very helpful and interesting.
We toasted the supplied marshmellows over a camp fire, the shower was partially open air with views of the bush, the tents were great, comfy beds, screened from insects, mosquito coils provided and excellent bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Paul transported us to the start of the cycle and met us at the end. He told us about the ride and the history of the area, as well as interesting characters in the area.
We felt very safe as if anything had gone wrong on our ride, Paul was only a phone call away and there is a road into most of the trail.
Definitely recommend Epic Cycle Adventures!!!
Camp Epic is very comfortable and has excellent facilities.
The camp manager, Jesse, was very helpful and interesting.
We toasted the supplied marshmellows over a camp fire, the shower was partially open air with views of the bush, the tents were great, comfy beds, screened from insects, mosquito coils provided and excellent bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Paul transported us to the start of the cycle and met us at the end. He told us about the ride and the history of the area, as well as interesting characters in the area.
We felt very safe as if anything had gone wrong on our ride, Paul was only a phone call away and there is a road into most of the trail.
Definitely recommend Epic Cycle Adventures!!!
Written 27 January 2023
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Scooter Bell
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Epic theres only one word to describe the whole shooting match. Epic. These guys put the P in professionalism. Jukian Pete and your camp staff just awesome. Love the Camp Epic layout. Kitchen has everything. The showers are a Monsoon
Written 1 January 2023
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grant-kathy-amy
Onehunga, New Zealand21 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Just finished the Timer Trail, All aspects of the Epic service was excellent - all well thought through and efficient, Good commentary in the shuttle, everything you need to know, if you listen. Stayed on Camp Epic and it was great. I loved the comfortable bed. Read the separate Camp Epic reviews on this site. It’s all true. Thanks Epic, really appreciate the great service
Written 31 December 2022
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Nicky C
Kaikoura, New Zealand7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Awesome 2-day wilderness mountain biking family adventure (kids 14 & 16). Beautiful scenery through the forest and amazing suspension bridges. Very impressed with the glamping family tent and camp facilities. Paul, Julian and team were very accommodating, knowledgeable and we felt well looked after. Would definitely recommend!
Written 23 December 2022
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OzzieKlo
Wellington, New Zealand8 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Paul & the team have created a unique experience. A simple concept- glamping tents & CYO, but so special. Teens loved it!
Written 10 October 2022
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Adele Holm
Snells Beach, New Zealand59 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Epic cycles are so well organised and professional. You leave your vechile at the end of the Timber Trail. They collect with their shuttle, where Paul takes you to the start of the trail whilst sharing history and top tips. You arrive after day 1 of cycling to a very hospitable Joshua and his dog Meeka. All your groceries are in the kitchen for you to unpack and your clothes are in your tent. Everything you can think of is at the camp. So clean, neat and welcoming. Stunning bathrooms with hot water. The kitchen facilitates are excellent with a gas bbq, gas stovetops, a wood oven and fire pit you can cook over. Loved the small touches of warm poncho’s, warm water bottles and marshmallows. Beds are warm for the cold nights. Breakfast is diy with different breads, eggs, various cereals and spreads. Even had a plunger for our own coffee! No rush to start your second day of cycling. Leaving our bags again to be shuttled back to the end with our Arriving back to our vechile, Paul was awaiting us showing us where he had a station to wash our bicycles. All our bags were already there to be loaded. Such an amazing experience from start to finish with this family run business. All so friendly, pleasant and interested in your ride experiences. Can not recommend them enough! Will definitely be back and use them again! Great experience, thanks guys!
Written 8 October 2022
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DelphiWhangarei
Whangarei9 contributions
Can we stay in our van at Ongarue before and after the ride?
Paul G
Taumarunui, New Zealand2 contributions
Yes- you can stay at Bennett road carpark. A great spot