Price LIST
We can assist with all of the logistical elements of planning your Timber Trail Adventure, including different options for bike hire - Hardtail MTB's, and hardtail or Full Suspension E-bikes.
We also operate our own shuttles, and bag transfers - meaning we can offer instant confirmation and provide more flexibility with times, and also availability for charter shuttles within the region.
Car Transfers are also an ideal solution to figuring the Timber Trail logistics, and sometimes more economical than shuttles.
Shuttles (min 4):
Ongarue – Pureora $60 pp
Blackfern – Pureora $60 pp
Bag / Bike transfers:
1 bag (7kgs) and / or 1 bike $25
Additional bags $15 each
Car transfers:
Pureora – Ongarue $175
Blackfern – Ongarue $175
Bike hire:
MTB 1 day $95
MTB 2 days $140
E-bike 1 day $165
E-bike 2 days $255
Full suspension E-bike 1 day $190
Full suspension E-bike 2 days $320
Explore our packages
We offer unique, quirky, boutique style accommodation in four convenient locations - ideal for exploring Waitomo, the King Country, and the Ruapehu. Blackfern Lodge & Forge are located in Waimiha - ideal for getting off grid, and for those wishing to experience the Timber Trail through the mighty Pureora Forest. Blackfern Cottage in Ongarue, and Blackfern Boutique in Te Kuiti.
Kowhai Package
Prefer a later start? We meet you at Pureora for a 10am start, your vehicle is transferred to our Cottage in Ongarue Ride 40 kms into Blackfern, for accommodation @ Blackfern Lodge or Forge in either a Twin Single or Double En-suite room Bags transferred from Pureora to Blackfern, and to Ongarue on Day 2 Begin Day 2 with a 3km adventure ride on our Bush Lokey, for a downhill start Ride 53kms to your vehicle Meals and bike hire can be added at an additional cost.
Totara Package
Our most popular option for a 1 night stay @ Blackfern 8:15 shuttle from our Cottage in Ongarue to Pureora for a 10am start. Ride 40 kms into Blackfern, for accommodation @ Blackfern Lodge or Forge in either a Twin Single or Double En-suite room Bags transferred from Ongarue to Blackfern, and back to Ongarue on Day 2 Begin Day 2 with a 3km adventure ride on our Bush Lokey, for a downhill start Ride 53kms back to your vehicle Meals and bike hire can be added at an additional cost.
Rimu Package
Prefer a more relaxed 2 night stay with us? Arrive at our Cottage in Ongarue for a 6pm shuttle into Blackfern for accommodation @ Blackfern Lodge or Forge in either a Twin single or Double en-suite room. Shuttle from Blackfern @ 8:30am to Pureora for a 10:00am start, ride 40kms back into Blackfern Bags transferred from Ongarue to Blackfern, and back to Ongarue on Day 2 Begin Day 2 with a 3km adventure ride on our Bush Lokey, for a downhill start Ride 53kms back to your vehicle Meals and bike hire can be added at an additional cost.
Matai Package
Arriving from different places or times? Drive into Blackfern for accommodation @ Blackfern Lodge or Forge in either a Twin single or Double en-suite room. Shuttle from Blackfern @ 8:30am to Pureora for a 10:00am start, ride 40kms back into Blackfern Begin Day 2 with a 3km adventure ride on our Bush Lokey, for a downhill start Ride 53kms to your vehicle which we have transferred from Blackfern to our Cottage in Ongarue, including your bags. Meals and bike hire can be added at an additional cost.