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Date:
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Location:
10/33 Waipa State Mill Road
Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty
3010
New Zealand
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RIDE. BURGER. SOAK.

Private Bus Shuttles + Smash Burgers + a soak at Secret Spot Hot Tubs = Best Day Ever

When: Wednesday, 25th February 2026

Where: Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, NZ

Time: 5.15pm-9.15pm

Cost: $65

Date night? Hangs with your mates? Meet new peeps? Just want to get out of the house? Come and join us for the first of our Redwoods Rides events; RIDE. BURGER. SOAK.

Enjoy Private Whaka Forest Shuttle Bus laps followed by burgers and a hot tub soak at Secret Spot.

A one-off, limited-capacity ride designed to finish the day the right way — more trails, less pedalling, and a proper post-ride hang.

  • 5.15pm - Meet at Waipa MTB Carpark - We'll take your burger order so it’s ready for you when you get back.

  • 5.30pm - Depart Waipa MTB Carpark - Direct Rd Shuttle Laps.

  • 7.00pm - Last lift departs Direct Rd Shuttle Pick Up for a lift to Katore Rd Shuttle Route part lap.

  • 7.45pm - Arrive at Secret Spot Hot Tubs for Burgers.

  • 8.30pm - Hot Tub Soak Time.

  • 9.15pm - End of a wonderful evening.

Your registration includes:

2 hours of Shuttling (ticketed peeps only), Burger (GF and Vegetarian available), Hot Tub Soak.

Please note that this is an unguided ride. If you require a bike please reach out, we can rent one for you at an additional cost. Got questions? Flick them to info@hetohu.com

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