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ride back to Ōpōtiki along 9 kms of gravel road, then the sealed, straight Otara Road until you
      reach Te Rere Pā Road near Ōpōtiki, from where you can follow the Otara River stopbank back
      to the start of the Dunes Trail. Alternatively, a few kilometres after the Pakihi road end, turn
      south onto Te Waiti Road to find Bushaven and Motu Trails Hire & Shuttle or spend a night or
      two at The Boar’s Nest Accommodation you will find on the way into Ōpōtiki.
               Weka Wilds: Self Cont. Unit sleeps 4-6, Barry Crump Hut 3-4 (from $100). Woodfired pizza
               meals. Hunting & Fishing avail. Right on Pakihi track. 07-974 6816. Book at wekawilds.co.nz.
               Motu Trails Hire and Shuttle: 2 modern 11 seaters, S/C accommodation and
               camping right in the bush, group rates / packages our specialty. 0800 MOTU TRAILS.
               The Boar’s Nest Accommodation and P.O.P Stop: Ph 07 315 6554 (see ad page 37).
        Note! For safety, the Pakihi Track is one-way for cyclists. You must ride from the Motu
      Road towards Opotiki, not the other way. It is not a trail to be ridden at high speed. For
      walking/running, the track is two way.
      ALSO There’s secure parking in Ōpōtiki, Motu and Te Waiti. There are shelter areas and toilets at   THINGS TO SEE & DO IN OUR REGION - MOTU TRAILS
      Motu, and at the bottom of the Pakihi Track. There’s a large shelter at Toatoa, and midway down the
      Pakihi Track, a camping area and basic six-bunk DOC hut with large covered verandah.
      Rere Falls Trail – 'Coast to Coast'
      Grade: Intermediate                             Estimated riding time: 2-5 days
      Distance: 180 km (or do shorter sections)       Start/finish: Gisborne, Ōpōtiki
      By linking the Rere Falls Trail with the Motu Road Trail, you can make a stunning journey from
      coast to coast, traversing Eastland. The Rere Falls Trail is mostly sealed and gravel road, travelling
      100km from Gisborne to Matawai, at which point you’re onto the Motu Trails.
        Highlights on the Rere Falls Trail include Gisborne vineyards, the Eastwoodhill Arboretum,
      Rere Falls and Rere Falls Rockslide. You can ride in either direction, with options such as
      the historic Whakarau Road to create a big loop from Motu. Group shuttle transport may be
      available from Motu Cycle Trails or Motu Trails Hire & Shuttle. Cycle Gisborne also offers
      group shuttle transport and tours, while Matawai Camp, Te Wera Homestead, Eastwoodhill
      Arboretum and Portside Hotel Gisborne all offer cycle-friendly accommodation.

      RIDING THE TRAIL
      The Motu Trails is rideable all year round although expect the Motu Road Trail and Pakihi
      Track to be cold and  damp in the depths of winter. It is best to check with the i-SITE Visitor
      Centres in Gisborne or Ōpōtiki for current conditions.
        The Motu Trails traverse a fairly remote area - so if you're planning a long ride you will
      need to go well prepared.
      •  Check out motutrails.co.nz for full information on trails, maps, latest trail conditions
         and more.
      •  Visit facebook.com/motutrails for trail updates, news, photo's and more.
      •  Please support Motu Trails official partner businesses as they support the Trails.
         See the directory at motutrails.co.nz.

      www.motutrails.co.nz or
      https://www.facebook.com/motutrails          motutrailscycleway
      info@motutrails.co.nz                        Ōpōtikinewzealand
      Ōpōtiki i-SITE Visitor Centre, 70 Bridge Street, Ōpōtiki. P 07-3153031
      Gisborne i-SITE Visitor Centre, 209 Grey Street, Gisborne. P 06-867 2000    9
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