Minimum number of people = 4, maximum = 11
• standard dropoff at Meremere Hill Shelter $85 per person. For this option, note that riders still have 2 hills to climb to get to the start of the Pakihi Track.
• Dropoff at Matawai = $85 per person
• Dropoff at Motu Village = $100 per person
• Dropoff at the top of Motu hill = $120 per person
• For those wanting to be dropped at the actual Pakihi track start, such as a walking group, this is possible, ideally would need to be minimum 6 but ideally closer to 11 people, POA
• Bike hire available on request.
The Pakihi Track is the jewel in the Motu Trail's crown. Only a low to moderate fitness level is required (*Motu Hill drop off only) but you should have a reasonable skill level. A km ride with over half being down hill, the rest is easy.
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