Cross Country MTB

Vineyard Vista Trail, Hawke's Bay - 10 October

Course overview: Love wine? Starting and finishing at the iconic Black Barn, this 14.5km circular route takes you through the beautiful rolling landscapes surrounding Havelock North. The course winds along mixed terrain - a combination of gravel paths, vineyard trails, and quiet rural roads - with a few steady climbs and rewarding descents offering panoramic views of the Hawke's Bay countryside. It's a varied and scenic route that perfectly blends vineyard charm with countryside adventure.

Suitable for: Intermediate runners, keen walkers, and anyone who enjoys a mix of trail and rural road with gentle elevation.

Track conditions: Approximately 70% gravel and trail, 30% sealed road.

Elevation gain:

Short course – 69m

Mid course – 236m

Long course – 254m