Taupo w2k

[onobed]

Hi

Anyone with recommendations on this? Worth it if in Taupo? How does it hold up in the rain?

Thank you.

[Harryonaspot]

What is it? thanks, Harry

[crank1979]

I thought it was a nice run out and back. The way back is better I thought and the headland loop is a must do section.

[onobed]

Thanks. How does the trail hold up to rain?

[Hud]

It was nice scenery but a little bit bland in my opinion. Didn't do the headland loop though. A swim in the lake after was nice!

[crank1979]

It poured rain the second time I rode the track. I'd just done the headland loop when the rain started. The way back was a little slippery, but still good riding.

If you go all the way out to Whangamata Rd, the return from the carpark to Kawakawa Bay is a great run.

I found the Craters of the Moon area to be extremely under-rated. I really liked it and it's not far out of Taupo.

[onobed]

Thanks for the responses. The trail held up well in the rain. Did the entire trail and would certainly recommend it to anyone that loves smooth single track.

[hoogie]

rode from kinloch up to the headland loop, round the headland loop and back down to kinloch ... not a bad day out, was sunny and very hot ... awesome views and worth the trip over from rotorua

some pretty cool info and pics here too ...

[TaupoRider]

The Headlands loop is definitely my favorite track. Start at Whakaipo Bay and Loop back around to it. Awesome.

[BarryGXNZ]

Thanks for that!
Heading back for a few weeks late February, want to ride Rotorua again, and will go over to Taupo for W2K.
Going to Queenstown too, usually climb for a couple of days but I think this trip will be more mountain biking for a change.
Cheers
Barry