Denniston Plateau

Experience the Denniston Plateau MTB tracks north of Westport. Denniston Plateau is a must see - the view alone is amazing.

This is historic coal mining area is rich with old sights. This DOC land has been adapted into some of the most challenging mountain bike tracks in the country. With keen local mountain bikers putting in 1000's of hard working hours, this is here for all to respect and enjoy.

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With many rides to choose from, a hour to all day there is plenty to see and do. The tracks are colour coded and a full colour map is available Habitat Sports for just $3 this map the money is going back into making more tracks in this iconic area. Tracks are a level 3+ to 5 with the rocks not being to every ones cup of tea.

Just some of our favorite tracks:

Quarry Track

RED 3km loop 3 Intermediate the easiest Denniston track

This all weather track is a good pre ride warm up and introduction and Denniston and its unique terrain. You should feel comfortable on this track before venturing out if you want to enjoy your experience riding The Denniston Plateau. To do the loop from the car park head towards MT Rochfort, turn left were the road changes from sealed to gravel. Follow the red markers straight. You will see the Quarry, The track loops around to the left and comes out on Burnets Face gravel road. The Quarry its self has some challenges and is a good place 'to play' with some steep descents and places to practus jumping, drops and riding up lips all of witch only get bigger out on the Plateau.

Variant Warm up Track

Turn right at the top of the fist hill and ride back down to the road - this is a nice warm up if you plan to head towards Mt Rochfort or the tracks that come off that road.

Roppers Hotel Track

ORANGE - Has a walk only section for heritage reasons.

5km loop 3 Intermediate

This all weather track is best used as a return from Miners, Drillers or Myras Tracks to avoid the traffic. To do the loop from the car park head towards MT Rochfort, turn left were the road changes from sealed to gravel. Head up at follow the orange markers straight. You will see the Quarry follow the orange markers veer right. When you get to the walk only section please respect this its not there because its too hard to ride its there to protect heritage. You will come out at the road you could turn right and do Drillers, ride up to the old mine or turn left and head back up Burnetts Face Road (gravel) - please note this has got mine truck traffic approximately one to two every 20 minutes.

Miners Track

PURPLE 7km loop 4/5 Intermediate plus with some expert drops

Drillers - Drill Track

DARK BLUE 8km Loop 4/5 Intermediate plus with some expert drops

This all weather track a lot of fun with that show cases The Denniston Plateau Mt Biking. To do the loop from the car park head towards MT Rochfort, turn left were the road changes from sealed to gravel. Head up at follow the Blue markers straight. At the Quarry follow the Blue markers right down though rock gardens you are on the first part of Miners. Head down to the stream ride though and up the other side and head straight follow the wide track after you have climbed twice the track turns right - this is marked however it could be missed - look for the cairn and 1m wide rock path. Turn you go pro on and enjoy as this is were the challenge starts.Follow the path marked by rocks then down the rock gardens, though a water channel down though a tight switchback with a drop followed by you guessed it more rock gardens. Go over the bridge and up the old road instead of following the stream as you would on Miners. At the top of the hill turn left onto the gravel road ( about 100 meters or so ) then turn right down though more rock gardens. The unique terrain changes again, to coal mounds, ride across the top of this, if you like jumping you can get air on the right. Down the coal that looks like an over sized pump track. Avoid the puddle - there is a path on the left. A challenging rocky climb will bring you to the Mayrs Track bike section. There are a few choices here Mayrs, or to complete the loop turn right and follow the gravel road up a non technical climb, you can head up the Burnetts Face Road (gravel) - please note this has got mine truck traffic approximately one to two every 20 minutes. Or turn left down to the mine gate, at the gate turn a hard right you will almost be going back on your self up the bush trail 2.2 on the map. Push your bike up the walk only section on Roppers Hotel Track then enjoy a climb back to the car park with out traffic.

Mayrs Track bike section

This is a short fun section 1km max 4+ Intermediate plus

This is a neat way to finish Miners / Drillers Down a few drops and switch back out though the trees at the mine gate. At the gate cross the road at the marker 2.2 head up the bush trail. Push your bike up the walk only section on Roppers Hotel Track then enjoy a climb back to the car park with out traffic. Alternately you can head up the Burnetts Face Road (gravel) - please note this has got mine truck traffic approximately one to two every 20 minutes.

Pig Route Track

LIGHT BLUE 5km 3+4 Intermediate plus plus

This is an all weather track that isn't as nugget as it once was. Head up the gravel road towards MT Rochfort add the Warm up Track in if you like. Turn right at marker 5.1. Enjoy the climb to the top of the hill veer left - Turning right will take you down the Ariel Track. Follow the rock gardens you will come out on the sealed road. Turn right and right again at the intersection to go back to the car park. Alternatively turn left and follow the road down to the top of the Incline (Bridle - this is a walk only track) History is every were you look the views are amazing and this is a good lunch spot.

Devine Track

Not on the map 4+/5 Intermediate plus with some expert drops

This is an all weather track that if you want nuggety your going to love this. Head n the Pig Route Track up the gravel road towards MT Rochfort add the Warm up Track in if you like. Turn right at marker 5.1. Enjoy the climb to the top of the hill veer left - Turning right will take you down the Ariel Track. At the second pylon turn right Rock gardens, drops and views though two streams before a tight bush section out onto the sealed road. Turn right and right again at the intersection to go back to the car park. Alternatively turn left and follow the road down to the top of the Incline (Bridle - this is a walk only track) History is every were you look, the views are amazing and this is a good lunch spot.

Ariel Track

Not on the map 3+4 Intermediate plus plus

This track is better after fine weather as it gets a bit wet from about 1/2 way. This used to be the over head coal bin rope to the incline. Follow the Pig Route Track up the gravel road towards MT Rochfort add the Warm up Track in if you like. Turn right at marker 5.1. Enjoy the climb to the top of the hill turning right will take you down the Ariel Track. Along the flat on the sand then left onto the flattish rock - down the rock gardens, over the drops and past the historical relocks though the stream around to the right and back down onto the sealed road. Turn right and right again at the intersection to go back to the car park. Alternatively turn left and follow the road down to the top of the Incline (Bridle - this is a walk only track) History is every were you look the views are amazing and this is a good lunch spot.

Sullivans Circuit

GREEN 9km 3+ Intermediate

This track is the longest track at Denniston and best after fine weather. Starts off easy on a sandy base then there are a few rock gardens, a drop with a sharp right turn. Great views a river and water fall if you go looking. At 6.6 challenge your self with a rock garden climb that changes into an old road ( gravel) back up to the car park. Or you could do the Rapid stream.

Rapid Stream

6.6 to 5.3 on the Map 2-3km 3+ Intermediate

This is a neat track that can get over grown at times - so ride it and keep the grass down. Switch backs and plenty of room for air if you like jumping. You will come out onto the sealed road. Turn right and right again at the intersection to go back to the car park. Alternatively turn left and follow the road down to the top of the Incline (Bridle - this is a walk only track) History is every were you look the views are amazing and this is a good lunch spot.

Chain Grinder Race Track - Adrian re named to Loopy

Not on the map 2km 3+Intermediate

This is a 2km loop track that was great fun in The Chain Grinder held each year in March, 7 to 15 minuet laps its a little taste of Denniston that can even enjoyed if your new to Denniston . With ups and downs its a good little challenge to make it harder just ride faster. For more information pop into Habitat Sports.

Ripple Effect

Not on the map 4+/5 Intermediate plus with some expert drops

Neat track - pop into Habitat Sports for more information

The Lunar

Not on the map 4+/5 Intermediate plus with some expert drops

This is like I would imagine the moon to look. Pop into Habitat Sports for more information

Mt Rochfort

Gravel Road 17Km Not technical but good base fitness recommended

Do you want to get fit ? Are you already fit and want a challenge? 1-2 hours up half an hour to 1 hour down. Steep in places both ways.

Whareatea Circuit

YELLOW 11km CLOSED

This is on the map but due to progression is closed for your safety.