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Little Mauhara Road runs off Route 52 just North of Pongaroa and is 4km of dirt track
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Contributed by: @eddieb
Track type: Dirt Track
Track composition: Rough, Loose, Undulating
Slippery when wet? Yes
Suitable for bikes <650cc? Beginner
Suitable for bikes >650cc? Intermediate
River crossings? No
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Hi. Nothing of value to share I’m afraid other than if Little Manuhara is anything like Puketoi Road (which is a 4×4 track best ridden when drier) then you are in for a really great ride. Mike Hydes book of NZ’s best roads includes a Puketoi route which includes some of the best off the beaten track roads in this area between Paihiatua and Akitio.
I did Little Manuhura years ago, it was relatively short with a fairly gentle slope and lots of tree roots but rideable on anything with decent ground clearance, even 2-up. That was about 5 years ago though.
I think I’ve got a GPS track and some pics of it somewhere but it would take some digging to find it.
@bart knows more about it and probably has pics somewhere.
Looking at Google Earth Little Manuhara might be a full on gravel road now.
Little Manuhara can get a little slippery when wet but shouldn’t be a problem. Watch for pinecones/branches on the track. My old stomping ground as the track runs along part of the family farm.
Take a look at Waihi Falls on your way through. Well worth the detour. As said, Puketio Road is also a must.
Let me know if you need more details of that area.
Bart