Bridge to Nowhere - Mangapurua Track

Start your adventure by meeting our team at our base in Raetihi, where we will shuttle you to the beginning of the iconic Bridge to Nowhere/Mangapurua Track, a key section of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail.

Ride through the historic "Valley of Abandoned Dreams," a poignant reminder of the World War I servicemen and their families who once attempted to settle this area.

This approx 40km off-road trail is the region’s premier cycling experience, taking you through one of the North Island’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in the Ruatiti Valley and ascend the first 5km, followed by a 7.5km ride along the ridge line to the Mangapurua trig. Here, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Whanganui National Park and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. The trail then descends to the renowned Bridge to Nowhere, passing Battleship Bluff, before reaching Mangapurua Landing on the Whanganui River. From there, a 45-minute jet boat ride will take you to Pipiriki, where you will be shuttled back to Raetihi.


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