Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Twin Coast Cycle Trail - Pou Herenga Tai Northland's Great Trail ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Walking NZ - The magic of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/2024/07/10/walking-nz-the-magic-of-the-twin-coast-cycle-trail/) - The Twin Coast Cycle Trail is more than beautiful scenery, more than an easy two-day ride, and more than an environmentally friendly tourism product. It is an authentic connection between our Far North communities, a glimpse into a rich cultural history, and an introduction to some lovely people!One of those lovely people is – Noeline ## Pages - [Home](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/) - Northland's Great Trail. The best way to explore the Far North. Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail takes you on an unforgettable adventure. - [Trail status](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-status/) - Keep up to date with the latest news and information about the trail, including maintenance, closures and detours. Planning makes the adventure more fun! - [Kaikohe to Ōkaihau](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/kaikohe-to-okaihau/) - Distance: 14km | Grade: 1-2 | Time: 1-2 hours - [Trail stories](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-stories/) - The Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail offers an opportunity to cycle through communities rich with culture and shared histories. - [Trail grades](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-grades/) - We use the standard grading system for the New Zealand Cycle Trail to communicate what level of fitness/skill is needed to ride each trail. - [Trail details](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-details/) - Duration: 2 days, Distance: 28km, Grade: 2-3, Highest point: 320m. - [Itinerary](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/itinerary/) - Planning a weekend in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) to ride Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail? - [Ōpua to Kawakawa](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/opua-to-kawakawa/) - Distance: 13km (includes 6km train ride) | Grade: 1 | Time: 1.5 hours. An alternative 17km | Grade 3-4 road route is available. - [News](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/news/) - News from Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Trail partners](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-partners/) - Trail Partners at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Kawakawa to Kaikohe](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/kawakawa-to-kaikohe/) - Distance: 34km | Grade: 1-2 | Time: 3-4 hours - [Contact us](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/contact-us/) - Contact us Emergency trail issues and maintenanceFar North District Council 0800 920 029 or 09 401 5200 Trail enquiries+6427 284 4485admin@twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz Media enquiriesmarketing@twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz Take the surveyPlease tell us about your ride and complete a short survey, we are always looking at ways to improve the trail. You can come & visit us in Kaikohe before you head off on - [Become a partner](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/become-a-partner/) - Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail supports and promotes local businesses that provide a service, attraction, retail or accommodation along the trail. - [Get Involved](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/get-involved/) - There are many ways you can support us and ultimately help us grow the Pou Herenga Tai - Twin Coast Cycle Trail to the benefit of everyone. - [Trail safety](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-safety/) - The Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail includes both on and off-road cycle trails, each of which presents different safety considerations. - [Trail etiquette](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-etiquette/) - Regardless of where or what type of biking you’re doing, you will be sharing the trail or road with other users. - [Plan with kids](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/plan-with-kids/) - Family-friendly activities. If you’re looking for some activities in Northland to enjoy as a family this school holidays, check out some of our recommendations. - [Ōkaihau to Hōreke](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/okaihau-to-horeke/) - Distance: 28km | Time: 2-3 hours | Grade: 2-3 - [Train](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/train/) - The Bay of Islands Vintage Railway journey is a unique part of the Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail. - [Pou Whenua - Moerewa](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/moerewa-pou-whenua/) - Tu Mai Moerewa Pou Whenua A Pou Whenua is a Marker Post. Traditionally used to mark territorial boundaries, places of significance, and the legacy of those living there.The Tuna (eel) is often referred to as a Kaitiaki (guardian). It’s place in Moerewa is historical. As one of our kaitiaki of our Tai Ao (Natural World), - [Trail art](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/trail-art/) - Horeke Art Exhibition - There are QR codes on the artworks on the trail to download the information for each piece. - [Making a plan](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/making-a-plan/) - Look at you getting ready to have a great time!! Now - Where to start? When you decide to take a trip -understanding what’s available to you is the first step. - [Getting here](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/getting-here/) - Are you unsure of the best way to get to this beautiful part of the world? We get asked all the time, “What is the best way to travel to the trail?” - [Dogs on the Trail](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/dogs-on-the-trail/) - Dogs are allowed on parts of the trail. Where they are allowed the dog MUST be on a lead. - [Maps and trails](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/maps-and-trails/) - View trail maps. - [Near the trail](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/near-the-trail/) - What to see and do near the trail at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Transport](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/transport/) - Where to find transport at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Bike hire](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/bike-hire/) - Where to hire bikes at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [See and do](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/see-and-do/) - What to see and do at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Eat and Drink](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/eat-and-drink/) - Where to eat and drink at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Accommodation](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/accommodation/) - Where to stay at Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Leave No Trace](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/leave-no-trace/) - Leave No Trace New Zealand promotes and inspires responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. - [Road trail](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/road-trail/) - Ōpua/Whangae. Cycle between Kawakawa to Ōpua via Oromahoe Road and Whangae Road through the Ōpua Forest. - [Adaptive biking](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/adaptive-biking/) - If trail users require access through gates please contact Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Do the survey](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/do-the-survey/) - Provide feedback on your experience of the Pou Herenga - Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Northland. - [Gallery](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/gallery/) - Galleries - All our happy cyclists. ## Categories - [News](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/category/news/) - [Trail Art](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/category/trail-art/) ## Short Rides Areas - [Ōpua - Kawakawa](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-area/opua-kawakawa/) - [Kawakawa - Kaikohe](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-area/kawakawa-kaikohe/) - [Kaikohe - Ōkaihau](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-area/kaikohe-okaihau/) - [Ōkaihau - Hōreke](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-area/okaihau-horeke/) ## Short Rides Difficulty - [Easy](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-difficulty/easy/) - [Medium](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-difficulty/medium/) - [Challenging](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-difficulty/challenging/) ## Short Rides Lengths - [Short](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-length/short/) - [Medium](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-length/medium/) - [Long](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/short-ride-length/long/) ## Operator Types - [Accommodation](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_type/accommodation/) - [Bike Hire](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_type/bike-hire/) - [Transport](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_type/transport/) - [Near the Trail](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_type/near-the-trail/) - [See and Do](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_type/see-and-do/) - [Eat and Drink](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_type/eat-and-drink/) ## Operator Locations - [Kaikohe](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_location/kaikohe/) - [Horeke](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_location/horeke/) - [Opononi](https://twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz/operator_location/opononi/)