Riding the Timber Trail or Tour Aotearoa? Stay at Ongarue Valley Retreat boutique bikepacking accommodation with hot showers, late check-in, bike storage, pod coffee, and valley views.
End Your Ride Right — Boutique Timber Trail Accommodation for Bikepackers
If you're bikepacking the Timber Trail or riding the Tour Aotearoa, and looking for modern, cyclist-friendly accommodation near Ongarue, you'll love what Ongarue Valley Retreat offers. Just minutes from the trail’s southern end, our boutique rural escape provides the ideal mix of comfort, convenience, and smart trail logistics.
Whether you're pushing through an 85+ km day or pacing yourself across multiple legs, this is the Timber Trail accommodation you’ll want waiting for you at the finish.
Why Bikepackers Choose Ongarue Valley Retreat
Prime Location with Boutique Comfort
Located just minutes from the end of the Timber Trail in Ongarue, our modern boutique retreat offers a tranquil place to rest with uninterrupted mountain and valley views, peace, and no pressure.
Lockbox Self Check-In for Late Arrivals
Tour Aotearoa and bikepacking schedules can be unpredictable. Our secure lockbox check-in system means you can arrive anytime, day or night, and get straight into your room with no delays.
Hot Showers After the Ride
The most common feedback we hear?
“That hot shower was the best part of my day.”
After a full day on the trail, it's the small luxuries that matter privacy, cleanliness, and instant warmth.
The Perfect Post-Ride Stop for Fast-Paced Riders
Ongarue Valley Retreat is ideal for:
Tour Aotearoa riders finishing the Timber Trail
Solo or duo bikepackers riding independently
Those needing a calm, no-fuss space to recharge
With only two self-contained queen-bed rooms, your stay is private, peaceful, and set on a working farm.
Enjoy:
Modern bathroom with hot shower and flushing toilet
Microwave and BBQ for easy self-prepared meals
In-room pod coffee machine for a strong start the next morning
Optional breakfast and dinner/snack add-ons
Pre-arranged high-energy meals available for dietary needs just call ahead and we’ll do our best to cater
Secure bike storage in a locked shed (by request)
Hose for bike wash, and space to dry gear (shed washer & dryer by request)
Ponies to pat, horses in the paddocks, and cows grazing nearby
Uninterrupted valley and mountain views from your room
Flexible late check-in via lockbox ride in, rest up, no hassle
Timber Trail Bikepacking Itinerary (Tour Aotearoa Style)
Day 1: Mangakino to Ongarue (Approx. 130-140 km)
Many Tour Aotearoa riders begin in Mangakino, then navigate the 53km to reach the Pureora trailhead.. From there, its the full 84km Timber Trail ride into Ongarue totalling 137kmof mixed terrain and singletrack. It’s a full day packed with views, flowing singletrack, big climbs, and several iconic swing bridges.
End your day in Ongarue, just off the trail, and roll into Ongarue Valley Retreat. Check in at your own pace, rinse down your bike, enjoy a hot shower, and take in the view. We offer an efficient, rider-focused experience with all the comforts you need and none you don’t.
Day 2: Leave Early, Ride Strong or Stay and Recover
Most riders are on a tight Tour Aotearoa schedule and leave at dawn refreshed, recharged, and ready to ride south. A light breakfast and coffee can be arranged in advance for early departures.
But if your itinerary allows for a pause, our retreat is also ideal for a rest day:
Walk or ride to the Ongarue Rail Disaster Memorial (1 km away)
Wander down to the Ongarue Stream at the base of the farm
Visit Nevalea Alpacas — a short 7-minute bike ride away and home to New Zealand’s largest alpaca herd
Sit with a hot drink, pat a pony, or enjoy the fire pit and clear night skies for stunning stargazing
Book Direct and Ride On
Avoid booking platform fees and get personalised support by booking direct:
www.valleyretreat.co.nz
Ongarue Valley Retreat
Bikepackers welcome. Comfort delivered. And your coffee’s already in the room.
