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Friends of the Timber Trail is a volunteer-led charitable group that supports the ongoing enhancement of the Timber Trail — one of New Zealand’s Great Rides.

The Timber Trail is managed and maintained by the Department of Conservation. Friends of the Timber Trail works alongside DOC and partners including the Ruapehu District Council and Waitomo District Council to add the extras that enrich the experience for everyone who uses the trail.

The trail forms part of nationally significant journeys including Tour Aotearoa, Kopiko Aotearoa, and the Te Araroa Trail. It can be cycled, walked, or run!

If you’ve experienced the trail, you’ll already know what a special place it is. With support from people who care about it, we can continue to enhance this outstanding experience for locals, visitors, and future generations.

All donations and volunteer efforts are reinvested directly into projects that enhance the Timber Trail experience, including:

• Clearer and more consistent signage

• Shelters, toilets, and picnic tables

• Interpretive and storytelling boards

• Track surface improvements

• New and improved trail connections

• Pest control and environmental protection

• Connecting people to place, history, and nature

Ultimately, by putting more back into the trail, we all benefit from a safer, richer, and even better experience — whether riding, walking, or running.

👉 Check out our current projects here

Thank you for choosing to support the maintenance and enhancement of the Timber Trail — your contribution makes a real difference.