Ōpunakē · Taranaki · New Zealand
Mountain
to Sea
Bike Ride
Forty kilometres of private farm track from the top of Ihaia Road down to Ōpunakē Beach — open one day a year, and fun for everyone from keen racers to families enjoying a day out.
- Date
- Sun 14 Mar 2027
- Start
- 9:30 am sharp
- Adults
- $65
- Under 15
- $20
Our ride
From the maunga to the sea, at your pace.
The Ōpunakē Lions Mountain to Sea Bike Ride starts at the top of Ihaia Road, Ōpunakē and finishes at Ōpunakē Beach — roughly 40 km, predominantly downhill.
Parts of the course sit at intermediate grade 3. For younger or less fit riders there are several points where you can join or exit the course beside a road.
The route crosses privately owned farms that aren't open to riders at any other time of the year.
Distance
~40 km
Mountain to sea, predominantly downhill
Grade
3
Intermediate in parts, family friendly overall
Terrain
80% farm track
10% road, the balance across paddocks
Start
9:30 am
Top of Ihaia Road, Ōpunakē
Entries
Register online, or roll up on the day.
Entries are open right up until race morning — cash or EFTPOS accepted at the start line. Registration opens 8:00 am and closes 9:30 am sharp.
Register here- — Free BBQ at Ōpunakē Beach for competitors.
- — Free shuttle back to collect your vehicle after the ride.
- — e-Bikes are welcome if they are pedal assist only.
- — All profits go towards future Ōpunakē Lions Club community projects.
The course
Ihaia Road to the beach
A 3D replay of the course, filmed from above. Watch it full screen on Strava →
Gallery
Snapshots from past rides
Thanks to Graham's Glimpses Photography for many of these images.
Our sponsors
Local businesses behind the ride
This ride only happens with the support of our sponsors. We're confirming this year's supporters now — their logos will appear here shortly.
Keen to support the ride? Email the Ōpunakē Lions Club →
Contact
See you there.
Questions about the course, entries or volunteering? Get in touch with the Ōpunakē Lions Club — or follow the event page for updates closer to the day.