Local group Dome Valley Mountain Bikers, have managed to secure a lease for use of land in the Waiwhiu Valley and $150,000 of funding from Auckland Council.

They have plans to turn more than 1000ha of land into a bike park that will rival the best in the country.

The group also has an agreement with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to use a neighbouring scenic reserve to build even more trails.

The land has 5km of flat valley floor and steeper rises up to Conical Peak, giving a rough total of 30km of track with 13 trails planned so far.

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This will include easy sections for beginners, intermediate level trails and extreme downhill sections, featuring technical challenges for advanced riders.

Currently, Warkworth riders seeking a more varied riding experience are faced with an hour-long car drive to mountain bike parks at Woodhill or Riverhead.