The Gorge

The Gorge is a popular attraction located in the Wairoa Valley of New Zealand.

It is home to over 70km of hand-built mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest environment. The park is situated deep in the Wairoa Valley, just 45 minutes drive from central Nelson. The trails in The Gorge are sublime, and have to be experienced to be fully appreciated. One of the key features of the park is the pristine native forest that the trails are set in, which is a magical place to be. The grades run from two right up to five and there is more riding than anyone can handle in a day. The Gorge is a mountain bike park that offers an amazing variety of hand-built mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest. The park is home to an amazing variety of hand-built mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest. The park is situated deep in the Wairoa Valley, just 45 minutes drive from central Nelson. The trails in The Gorge are sublime, and have to be experienced to be fully appreciated. One of the key features of the park is the pristine native forest that the trails are set in, which is a magical place to be. The grades run from two right up to five and there is more riding than anyone can handle in a day.The Gorge is a mountain bike park that offers an amazing variety of hand-built mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest. The park is situated deep in the Wairoa Valley, just 45 minutes drive from central Nelson. The trails in The Gorge are sublime, and have to be experienced to be fully appreciated. One of the key features of the park is the pristine native forest that the trails are set in, which is a magical place to be. The grades run from two right up to five and there is more riding than anyone can handle in a day. However, to ride in The Gorge, you need to be a member of the Nelson MTB Club which costs $99 per person per day. The park is geologically interesting for many reasons. The river drains a catchment that includes a range of different geological strata. The Gorge is a must-visit for anyone who loves mountain biking and wants to experience the beauty of New Zealand's native forests.