Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park
Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park
Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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We offer a total dirt bike riding experience for riders of all ages and skill levels. Set in 750 acres of rolling countryside and breathtaking scenery, 1hrs from Auckland and Hamilton. We are the only facility of this type in NZ: where you can ride tracks, hire a bike & get coaching. We have 18 bikes; something to suit all sizes and experience levels; from children's Peewee 50cc to 300cc for the experienced rider. Full protective gear is included in hire. No motorbike licence or experience necessary. Tuition available with experienced coaches. We will teach you to ride independently around our beautiful private Park. Whatever your thirst for fun on the tracks, we have it here: Learners', Novice/Intermediate, Advanced and Motocross tracks. The tracks were established in 1999 by owner, James Fowlie, so that his teenage children had somewhere to train. The Park has been popular with locals, domestic and international visitors ever since.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Vaughan B
Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
Nov 2020
If you are looking for a bit of a quad bike adventure and fun then I have to recommend Thundercross. We were greeted by Mandy with a smile and enthusiasm which just set the tone for the day. With us ranging from novice to advance in experience we weren’t sure what to expect when we got out there and were pleased to be given guidance and then freedom to have some real fun out on the tracks.
Thank you, Mandy and James, for a great day and hope it didn’t take too long to clean the bikes.
Thank you, Mandy and James, for a great day and hope it didn’t take too long to clean the bikes.
Written November 29, 2020
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Thanks for the awesome review! So pleased you enjoyed your visit. All the best, James & Mandy
Written December 29, 2020
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Mark Cutbush
1 contribution
Feb 2022
Great family run bike park.
staff are always super friendly.
Me and my 14 year old son had a great day
Something for everyone here, the kids track is a decent size and perfect for the younger riders to build their confidence.
The B track has some great terrain but nothing too technical, perfect for beginners and intermediates.
The A track has a bit of everything some great hill climbs, panoramic views, woods and some heart stopping steep down hill sections.
This was our second time but definitely not our last.
Looking forward to coming back real soon.
staff are always super friendly.
Me and my 14 year old son had a great day
Something for everyone here, the kids track is a decent size and perfect for the younger riders to build their confidence.
The B track has some great terrain but nothing too technical, perfect for beginners and intermediates.
The A track has a bit of everything some great hill climbs, panoramic views, woods and some heart stopping steep down hill sections.
This was our second time but definitely not our last.
Looking forward to coming back real soon.
Written February 6, 2022
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What fabulous feedback! Thank you so much.
So pleased you had a good time and very much looking forward to welcoming you again.
Nga mihi nui, James & Mandy
Written February 23, 2022
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Ben
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Friends
Headed out after a recommendation from a friend. It was a very wet summers day and to be honest I almost called it before leaving the house. Upon arriving at Thundercross I was glad I didn’t cancel my visit! The venue is top notch from the welcome greeting and hot coffee in the wool-shed to the well groomed tracks even after having wild weather only days prior.
We had a group of 5 of us and everyone left with a smile on their face. Best bike park I’ve been to since owning my bike. Will definitely be back again soon.
Thanks team!
Ben
We had a group of 5 of us and everyone left with a smile on their face. Best bike park I’ve been to since owning my bike. Will definitely be back again soon.
Thanks team!
Ben
Written February 6, 2023
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Thank you so much, Ben, for that fabulous feedback! Very much appreciated.
We are delighted you all had a good time (despite the Park's recent damage and the day's threatening weather!)
It was awesome to meet your group; we really enjoyed hosting you and very much look forward to seeing you again soon. Kindest regards in the meantime, Mandy & James
Written February 12, 2023
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Hayden M
1 contribution
Apr 2023
Thunder Valley is fantastic. My son and I had such a fun time on the bikes. The hospitality provided by Mandy and James was first class. The farm location makes it a great break from the city. The woolshed cafe provides a great place to start the day and to finish the day off with a coffee and browny. I highly recommend taking a day out to experience what this place has to offer.
Written May 29, 2023
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Thanks for your awesome review, Hayden. It is always a pleasure welcoming you and your family at the Park. We look forward to seeing you again next season at the Wool Shed and to the cafe being up and running again. Keep warm and dry in the meantime. Ma te wa, James & Mandy
Written June 26, 2023
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Nick Peck
1 contribution
Apr 2022
This is about our 3rd visit. My first with a motorbike myself as the boys are now confident. Place is amazing. The service from the greeting at the house through health and safety to the gear hire faultless.
Friendly and interested owners and quality gear.
We are just starting ready to progress to the next track. Value for money and excellent experience.
Nick Peck
Friendly and interested owners and quality gear.
We are just starting ready to progress to the next track. Value for money and excellent experience.
Nick Peck
Written April 20, 2022
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Thank you, Nick, for the review. It has been wonderful to watch your family's dirt biking journey and we are proud to have helped you all along the way. See you again soon, no doubt! All the best in the meantime
Written May 2, 2022
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Roy C
6 contributions
Mar 2022
It started with a great welcome from one of the owners. Instantly felt welcome and comfortable of the great service and facilities we were paying for.
The offer was broad enough to cover all levels, including bikes and suitable protective gear. We had a group of 15 riders aged from 12 - 56 all with own bikes. We had a perfect day and joined probably 6-70 other riders throughout the day. (we never found ourselves holding anyone up or being held up). The youngsters quickly became accustomed the B trail and once warmed up the majority ventured to the more difficult A trail off shoots. One or two of our group played in the moto x area so all were satisfied, all were happy and smiling to be riding again, we all got our fill and more to keep us happy (around 5-8 laps each on average). The place is always there, the owners and team running it are like family but very professional as well. Safety but enjoyment is a high priority for them. Will use this place again and again and it is highly recommended if you are just starting out and want some coaching and play time without the intimidation of many full on riders. It is very kid friendly and Girls are for free AWESOME!!!!
The offer was broad enough to cover all levels, including bikes and suitable protective gear. We had a group of 15 riders aged from 12 - 56 all with own bikes. We had a perfect day and joined probably 6-70 other riders throughout the day. (we never found ourselves holding anyone up or being held up). The youngsters quickly became accustomed the B trail and once warmed up the majority ventured to the more difficult A trail off shoots. One or two of our group played in the moto x area so all were satisfied, all were happy and smiling to be riding again, we all got our fill and more to keep us happy (around 5-8 laps each on average). The place is always there, the owners and team running it are like family but very professional as well. Safety but enjoyment is a high priority for them. Will use this place again and again and it is highly recommended if you are just starting out and want some coaching and play time without the intimidation of many full on riders. It is very kid friendly and Girls are for free AWESOME!!!!
Written March 6, 2022
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What a fabulous review! Thank you so much.
We are delighted you all had a good time and really look forward to welcoming you back again.
We really appreciate your ongoing support of Thundercross.
Take care until we see you again. All the best
Written May 2, 2022
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Janine
Auckland, New Zealand6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
called by on Sunday with a 70yr old enduro/desert race warrior from Dallas,Texas,USA & myself at age 65 ... used to race MX on the Smith family farm next door in the 1980's. we had a hoot ... well organised, clear directions, friendly & welcoming. the sign on farm shed is clean & airy & Mandy clearly keeps it that way. we had a minor technical issue with Archies bike but Frans', like the local bike park ranger pitched in & we got Texas mobile again! thank you Frans. ... the MX track has seen better days , but that didn't detract from our day one bit. once some rain turns up and the dust settles we will go back. thank you from Matt # 63 & Archie # 604.
Written January 8, 2024
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Great to welcome two dirt biking stalwarts to Thundercross! Thank you for visiting. It was wonderful to meet you.
We're glad you both had a good day and that our awesome Marshal, Frans, was able to help you out of your fix; that's what we're here for.
Yes, the Motocross track has effectively been decommissioned as it is not our focus anymore and we no longer advertise it. (There should be signage on the Motocross gate to that effect).
Watch this space in the next few days for a social media post, profiling Matt #63 and Archie #64!
Hope to see you again at the Park very soon. Kindest regards in the meantime.
Nga mihi. Ma te wa, James & Mandy
Written January 8, 2024
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Ray H
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
What an awesome place to be on a bike. Mandy and the family are just great hosts, very friendly and totally professional. All gear available for hire and the best tracks ever. We travel from Tauranga as there is nowhere that touches this place for spectacular scenery and such great tracks. We always start on the beginners track to warm ourselves and the bikes up (a good 1.5kms long), then go for the intermediate ‘B’ track which is 6kms. Tracks are really well managed and clearly signed. Hadn’t been much rain, so tracks were perfect. If you are a beginner, or not overly confident this is the best place to travel to. The intermediate track is fantastic and easily achievable once you are confident. Winding tracks over rolling hills equals perfect motorbiking!
Written November 13, 2023
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are super-grateful to you for the feedback. We really value riders' comments as they give an honest overview of what visitors can expect. We are humbled that you make the journey from Tauranga to us! We look forward to welcoming your family again soon. Kindest regards in the meantime, Mandy & James
Written January 3, 2024
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313stepheni
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
Three mates hired a bike each for boys day out in the countryside — worth every penny..! Grunty bikes, great safety gear, and fantastic/down/to-earth service/hospitality from James, Mandy and CJ (thank you!). Highly recommended for riders from learner to advanced. We’ll definitely be back.
Written February 22, 2021
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Thanks so much for the feedback. We are delighted that you had a good time. Looking forward to welcoming you back at the Park again soon. Best regards, James & Mandy
Written February 23, 2021
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StephLumb1
Cambridge, New Zealand7 contributions
Apr 2022
We have been keen to visit the track for a while and we finally made it this weekend, I can assure you it was well worth the wait and it did not disappoint! If you are stuck for ideas on a place to go as a family day out, look no further! This was great fun for all family members from spectators, to learners to the more advanced. Good riding tracks for any skill level, well organised/managed, great signing in and safety briefing upon arrival (thanks Mandy for the great warm friendly welcome, as well as the Easter treats for everyone to help themselves to!) and staff out on the tracks all day to offer help, advice and tips. Load your bikes, pack a picnic and head to Thundercross Valley folks - you'll have a blast!!
Written April 18, 2022
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What a lovely review! Thank you so much. We are thrilled to receive your feedback and delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Thundercross, after the anticipation, planning and travel.
Hope to welcome you again soon.
Written May 2, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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