Opotiki isite Visitor Centre

70 Bridge Street, Opotiki, New ZealandEmail: infocentre@odc.govt.nzPhone: +6473153031Visit Website

Opotiki isite Visitor Centre offers a warm welcome and expert local knowledge. Ask us about Motu Trails, get ideas and information for your ride — and other activities.

The isite is part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor Information Network. Whatever you’re after, contact our friendly team of local travel experts.

Cycling, walking, driving, around town or around the coast, we'll point you in the right direction, for attractions and activities, shopping and dining. Immerse yourself in Opotiki’s rich and fascinating history, reflecting our unique mix of Maori and European culture.

If you're heading into the hills, you can hire a personal locator beacon from the isite, for a modest charge.

"It is such a unique and fantastic ride, whether that is just the dunes track or the whole loop, it is just amazing. The track, scenery, signs, the way it has been maintained"
— Trail Survey -
"The main reason for visiting was the Pakihi Track, this is an amazing experience though ancient rain forests, one of the best rides I've ever done … Well done the Motu Trust, you have a jewel in the crown in the Pakihi. "
— Trail Survey -
"We cycled the Dunes, Old Motu Road through to Motu village. There were lots of kamahi [trees] flowering along the road side. Beautiful bush and scenery. Great ride. "
— Trail Survey -
"Just being able to hop on my bike and ride is great. The freedom of being out there. We are so fortunate to be able to do this. All of this, in an amazing environment. "
— Trail Survey -
"Loved the whole journey from Rere falls , the rockslide and Motu/Pakihi to Opotiki. "
— Trail Survey -
"We love this trail and do it reasonably regularly. On this day the weather was perfect, the sea was as well and we stopped for a swim and a picnic in the middle of the trail. The environment that we ride through is always the highlight - no matter the weather. "
— Trail Survey -
"The track was very well built and maintained in a challenging landscape. A beautiful part of the country I wouldn’t have seen if not for the bike and local shuttle service. "
— Trail Survey -

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Opotiki isite Visitor Centre

Opotiki isite Visitor Centre

"It is such a unique and fantastic ride, whether that is just the dunes track or the whole loop, it is just amazing. The track, scenery, signs, the way it has been maintained"

"The main reason for visiting was the Pakihi Track, this is an amazing experience though ancient rain forests, one of the best rides I've ever done … Well done the Motu Trust, you have a jewel in the crown in the Pakihi. "

"We cycled the Dunes, Old Motu Road through to Motu village. There were lots of kamahi [trees] flowering along the road side. Beautiful bush and scenery. Great ride. "

"Just being able to hop on my bike and ride is great. The freedom of being out there. We are so fortunate to be able to do this. All of this, in an amazing environment. "

"Loved the whole journey from Rere falls , the rockslide and Motu/Pakihi to Opotiki. "

"We love this trail and do it reasonably regularly. On this day the weather was perfect, the sea was as well and we stopped for a swim and a picnic in the middle of the trail. The environment that we ride through is always the highlight - no matter the weather. "

"The track was very well built and maintained in a challenging landscape. A beautiful part of the country I wouldn’t have seen if not for the bike and local shuttle service. "

Join the Motu Trails community