We normally use a 22-seater Toyota Coaster, with a trailer for all your gear and bikes. As we only fill the bus to a maximum of 14 people, there are always some extra seats to spread out a bit!

We make amendments to our tour route on the rare occasions that any tracks, parks or activities are shut or have very poor conditions – going to a different, but still awesome track is usually the compromise. If not possible, we will refund the wholesale rate for your activity pass.

The maximum size of a Mountain Bike Tour is 14 people. We book out in advance for during these summer seasons so our average passenger number can be very close to 14.

Our tours are aimed towards all the MTB enthusiasts out there, so most of the day’s rides are graded 2–3+, meaning there might be a few technical sections and/or steep climbs and descents and a couple of long days. If you are an intermediate-to-advanced rider, or can handle a bike well, these tours are ideal. If you have any questions regarding your skills and suitability for the tour, don’t hold back, ring up Haka Tours and we will be able to help you out.

Everybody generally has their own trusty steed that they love as much (if not more!) than their own loved ones. Our tours are designed for riders to bring their own bikes, or we are easily able to sort out great quality, late model full suspension Specialized bikes for the duration of your tour. Just get in touch!

Regardless of where we go, accommodation absolutely has to meet our standards and we have hand-picked every place we use. Standard accommodation is dorm share, with the option to upgrade to a private room.

Our Specialized Stumpjumper bikes provide the latest technologies developed by our friends at Specialized. When you need to blend ruggedness, efficiency and downright nimbleness into one trial bike, it's hard to beat the construction of the Stumpjumper!  

Your reliable bike (if you aren't renting one), a few personal repairs (spare tubes/ tyres/puncture kit/portable pump), helmet, riding shoes, water bottles, daily riding snacks, daypack, swimming togs – as well as a positive attitude and sense of humour! Your guides will be able to provide you with a foot bike pump, lights for night riding (if you don’t have your own), and an unforgettable experience with NZ’s best mountain biking.

Definitely! Across all our tours, the majority of our guests are solo travellers, so absolutely jump on board this tour – or any of Haka Tours' awesome trips!