Ride Coromandel is a mountain bike park at 595 Hauraki Road, just outside Coromandel town, and it began as an idea from a group of mates for a place where local kids could ride jumps. The park offers a pump track, a jumps track, gravity trails and single trails, and the website says it is built for riders of all levels, including e-bikers. The team behind it describes itself as a group of volunteers with a passion for two wheels and the outdoors, who want to protect the region's biodiversity and history.
Visitors say the Medlock Trail starts at the western end of the park and runs into the Kauri Block, with spectacular views and clear signposts. There are short and long rides, which suit a range of ages, and one visitor had the park to themselves on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The website describes steep slopes and craggy tops, so the riding suits people who enjoy a climb. Our pick in Coromandel for a day on two wheels with views.