Let us introduce you to Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures (KAA), one of Airborne NZ’s special partners.  KAA have recently completed building the North Island’s most epic mountain biking trail and this summer they’re opening it to the public.  

The Kaimanawa Descent is a 23km down hill mountain biking trail, designed to accommodate intermediate to advanced level riders (Grade 3). The track starts on the Patutu Tops (1673m). The first 10km of you will descend through Kaimanawa alpine tussock country, taking in the spectacular views of the entire Central Plateau and the towering volcanic peaks of the Tongariro National Park. The final 15km of the trail is through New Zealand native mountain beech, a twisting turning trail finishing back at their base.

The total descent for the ride is just under 2500ft! (800m)

Airborne NZ can pick you and your team up and fly you straight to KAA’s base at the bottom of the trail, wait while you complete your adventure before flying you home again. If you’d like to take in some of the central plateau’s iconic sights on the way down or home we’d be happy to accommodate that.