Last updated October 2026
At the very end of Kaiwhaiki Road, about 30 minutes north of Whanganui, That Place MTB Park is a 50 ha private mountain bike park with trails “built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers”.
The operator grades its trails from Grade 2, gentle flow, to Grade 6, which it calls “white knuckle”, and Discover Whanganui says there is a flat loop for beginners alongside the intermediate and advanced riding. It is a paid park, booked online.
New riders get an induction from the staff, and Discover Whanganui says that once inducted you can ride whenever you want. The last 10 km or so in is gravel road.
Practical Information
- Address
- 1021 Kaiwhaiki Road, Whanganui, at the end of the road
- Distance from the city
- About 30 minutes north of Whanganui; the final 10 km is gravel
- Grades
- Grade 2 to Grade 6, plus a flat beginner loop
- Open
- Thursday evening to Sunday evening (Discover Whanganui)
- Access
- Paid, booked online at that-place.co.nz; induction for new visitors
- Passes
- Day passes, River Loop rides, evening riding, season passes and a van shuttle, all listed on the operator’s website
- Also on site
- Walking tracks, camping and glamping, guiding and coaching, e-bike adventures
- Dogs
- The operator describes the park as dog-friendly
- Run by
- Privately operated (That Place)
- Status
- Check the That Place MTB Park website for current closures before you ride
About That Place MTB Park
That Place is a privately run mountain bike park that Discover Whanganui says is aimed at riders who want a challenge. Discover Whanganui describes a range of intermediate to advanced trails and a flat loop for beginners, and the operator’s own grades run all the way from gentle Grade 2 flow to Grade 6.
It is not only for riders. Walkers, runners and campers are welcome too, there are walking tracks, and the operator lists glamping in domes and tiny houses booked through Takahuri Glamping. Discover Whanganui notes that guiding and coaching are available, and the operator lists e-bike adventures.
Because it is a private, paid park, the way in is different from a council reserve. Riding is booked through the online booking system, and new visitors are inducted by staff before they ride.
Booking, Passes and Inductions
The operator’s website books day passes, River Loop rides and the van shuttle online, has details of evening riding, season passes and gift cards, and shows the current prices.
On your first visit, staff give you an induction. Discover Whanganui says that after that, inducted riders “are able to ride whenever they want” within the park’s opening days, Thursday evening to Sunday evening.
Racing at That Place
The park hosts events as well as everyday riding, including enduro racing, and the operator lists what is coming up on its website.
Where to Learn More
That Place MTB Park: bookings, prices, trail map, events and accommodation.
Discover Whanganui: That Place: the regional tourism guide to getting there and how access works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is That Place MTB Park?
At 1021 Kaiwhaiki Road, at the end of the road, about 30 minutes north of Whanganui. The last 10 km or so is gravel.
Do I have to pay?
Yes. It is a private park, and passes are booked online through the operator’s website.
Is there anything for beginners?
Yes. Discover Whanganui mentions a flat loop for beginners, and the operator’s trails start at Grade 2.
What is the induction?
Staff give new visitors an induction. After that, Discover Whanganui says, you can ride whenever you want.
When is it open?
Discover Whanganui says Thursday evening to Sunday evening. Book through the online booking system.
Can I stay the night?
Discover Whanganui says campers are welcome, and the operator lists glamping in domes and tiny houses through Takahuri Glamping.
Is there a shuttle?
Yes. The operator runs a van shuttle, booked on its website.
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