The majority of mountain biking tracks around Greymouth follow historic gold mining tracks and trails, and the area is best known for its longer, exploratory adventure rides.
Start Point: Orwell Creek Road
End Point: Waipuna-Clarke Road
Landowner permission required: Robyn and Malcolm Smith. Ph: +64 3 732 3849.
An adventure ride on 4WD tracks past an old gold mining settlement. From the end of Orwell Road, follow the farm road up onto Napoleon Hill where you will find the remains of the settlement and a cemetery. Ignore all turn offs and take the downhill ride that leads into Nobles Creek.
Ride through the historic mining tunnels, and then follow Nobles Creek into Waipuna Creek. Follow this downstream to reach Waipuna-Clarke Road. Either arrange for a pickup or ride back the way you came.
These are shared-use tracks. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
