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Eat & Drink

Stay energised out on the trails! These local cafés and stores are Motu Trails official partners. So as well as offering you great food and cyclist-friendly service, you know that they're supporting the trails. Grab supplies before your ride or unwind with refreshments afterwards, you'll ultimately be helping us to make it work. Go to each listing to know more.

  • Hot Bread Shop Café
    Hot Bread Shop Café

    Hot Bread Shop Café has been serving and baking for locals and visitors since 1993. The cafe is part of Opotiki's heritage, serving the local community and providing a welcome rest for travellers.

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  • Oasis Central Backpackers and Kafe Friends
    Oasis Central Backpackers and Kafe Friends

    Oasis Central Backpackers and Kafe Friends offer you friendly accommodation and a coffee cart in one sunny central Opotiki spot.

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  • Opotiki New World
    Opotiki New World

    New World Opotiki offers everything you need from fresh fruit and produce to ready meals and bakery, plus a selection of drinks.

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  • "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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