Face-to-face Trailmakers hui

We are sharing this invitation on behalf of Trails Wellington to connect trailmakers at a first face-to-face hui. This is a free event, and we welcome all trailmakers to attend. 

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You’re invited to a full-day workshop focused on the future of mountain bike trails in New Zealand. 

Morning: Tourism investment for trail destinations with MBIE and industry experts

Topics include:

• Funding strategies for trail development
• Opportunities from the International Visitor Levy
• How MTB can influence tourism policy changes

Presenters include Janet Purdey from  NZ Cycle Trails, and a NZ Tourism Investment Manager.

Afternoon: Mountain biking access on public land with DOC leaders. 

Topics include:

• Reviewing bike classification under the Conservation Act
• DOC’s new approach to biking access
• Advocacy strategies for the MTB community

Presenters include Angus Hulme-Moir from DOC.

Why attend?

Shape the conversation on access, funding, and the future of mountain bike trails in NZ.

This hui is part of the Wellington Mountain Bike Festival 2026

For more information, contact Bernice at the Outdoor Access Commission.

Hotel Information

For those who are attending out of town, we have secured a discount for visitors to the conference at the Oaks Wellington Hotel. The hotel is located in central Wellington, and a bus ride away to our conference venue in Karori. 

You are welcome to explore other accommodation options in Wellington CBD. There are easy transport links to the conference venue in Karori.  

Details:

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Address: 89 Courtney Place, Wellington 

Website: View here

Phone:  +64 800 004 285

Email: Wellington@theoaksgroup.co.nz

Oaks Wellington Hotel offers modern accommodation in the heart of Wellington’s entertainment precinct. Boasting spectacular views, within close proximity to Te Papa, Tākina Convention Centre, the waterfront, the hotel features a range of convenient amenities including an on-site restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, car parking and gym facilities. The hotel is fresh and contemporary in its look, paying homage to the building’s history providing guests with a beautiful mix of history and style. Originally built in 1922 as an iconic Ford vehicle assembly plant it was then repurposed and now stands today transformed into a trendy and modern 9 story hotel for guests to enjoy.

Discount

15% discount off the rate of the day.

How to Book

Head to our website Rooms | Holiday Apartments at Oaks Wellington Hotel

On the top banner of our website;

• Select your requested dates
• Click on ‘HAVE A CODE?’ 
• Select ‘Promotion Code’ and enter the code EVENT15
• Click ‘BOOK NOW’ and follow the booking prompts

Booking dates are valid for 25 February – 29 February 2026.   

For any additional support or group bookings of 10+ rooms please email sarahf@minorhotels.com.au

Terms and Conditions

- All rooms are subject to availability at time of booking

- Bookings must be made using the above Oaks specialised promocode in order to receive discounted rates

- Guarantee Policy: Reservations must be guaranteed to a major credit card and the full payment is required on arrival. 

- Cancelation Policy: Changes and cancellations are permitted up until 2pm hotel local time 1 day prior to arrival. Changes, cancellations & no shows within this time will be charged in full.

- Full terms and conditions can be found here: Terms and Conditions | Oaks Hotels and Resorts

Getting to the venue

Take bus 2 (Karori) toward Karori Normal School to Stop 5325 Karori Normal School - Karori Road. It is a short walk to St Ninian’s Uniting Church Hall, 208 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington 6012.