Approved Concessionaires
Approved Concessionaires are permitted by the land owners and forest managers to deliver a service or undertake an activity in the Whakarewarewa Forest.
An Approved Concessionaire must meet a high standard of safety so you will be sure that you will receive a service where your safety and forest experience is paramount. An Approved Concessionaire manages their activity alongside other recreational activities in the forest and production forestry activity. They respect the cultural heritage the land and the environment and support the maintenance of tracks and facilities.
Please support the Approved Concessionaire below.
Ameila White MTB – ABL Design
With over 15 years experience in the graphic design industry. I studied my craft at Whanganui School of Design, where I received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Graphic Design with Distinction. Since then I’ve had experience with print and in a busy in-house design agency. Over the years I’ve picked up new skills as the design landscape has evolved and changed.
Aside from design, I’m an avid mountain biker. I find getting out in nature in the weekend offsets the hours i spend in front of a screen during the week. This passion has also encouraged me to expand in to social media and videography.
Photography and Filming
Big Foot Adventures
Bigfoot Adventures Ltd has been running successful adventure activities for over thirteen years. We aim to provide safe, fun outdoor experiences for schools, businesses and the general public. Our activities and events range from adventurous to social.
Mountain Bike Guiding and Education
Cadre Productions
We are a full service content & communications company, with offices in Rotorua and Wanaka. We are skillful content creators and artful communicators. Driven by story, guided by our hearts and polished with our skills. We provide content creation services across video production and photography as well as marketing strategy and communication services. From raw concept to executed delivery, we are focused on helping New Zealand businesses capture and share their stories with the world, assisting them in achieving their goals. We provide clear upfront strategy backed with high production values to deliver measurable and effective results. Let us bring your world into focus.
Photgraphy and filming
Event Impressions
Event Impressions manage bookings and functions under the ‘Sails” at the Redwoods. Within the heart of the Redwoods there is a canopied, open-air function spaces that lends itself to all sorts of events. Event Impressions can book the space for you and can assist with making your function a truely unique experience.
Redwoods Sails Function Management
graeme murray.com
Graeme Murray is a local photographer and a passionate mountain biker having photographed, developed and ridden the trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest for over a decade. He has an impressive portfolio of works including portraiture, action sports, still life, landscape and conceptual. He is also a videographer (including drones) creating commercial, documentaries and sports shows.
Photography, video production and drones
Mad Love Media
Hi, I’m Kirsten, an NZIPP-accredited sports, event, and personal branding photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. My work spans from the adrenaline of capturing high-energy sports events to delivering impactful personal branding photographs and videos for businesses and individuals wanting to stand out from the crowd.
Photography and Filming
MDA Experiences
MDA Experiences are your Qualmarked, Adventure Activity Certified and DOC approved guiding team, your gateway to exploring the Whakarewarewa Forest. On top of this you can bookend your visit by use of our MTB Rotorua operation and I-Site integrated hosting services where you can hire a new season mountain bike, get forest information, mechanical support or simply fuel up at one of our 2 forest cafes
Guided Mountain Bike Tours, Skills Clinics, Photography and Filming
Mountain Bike Rotorua Shuttles
Mountain Bike Rotorua Shuttles uplifts mountain bikers to the top of Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua so you can ride down hill all day on some of New Zealand’s best trails. They take pride in offering a friendly service with knowledgable staff using a modern and environmentally friendly fleet. See website for schedule and ticket info.
Mountain Bike Uplift Services
New Zealand Mountain Biking
Based in Rotorua, the beating heart and capital of biking in New Zealand, New Zealand Mountain Biking offers first class half day guided biking adventures and bike coaching in the Redwoods. When you join a New Zealand Mountain Biking trip, you’ll be joining a team of people dedicated to ensuring your Redwoods experience is authentic and exciting.
We’ll roll out the red carpet with all the extras that make a half day or full days biking truly memorable.
Guided Mountain Bike Tours, Coaching, Photography and Filming
Out House
Out House is a one-stop shop for all things motion media. With great passion for the outdoors and its beauty we love nothing more than creating fascinating stories in nature’s playground. We offer a complete range of services to bring your concept to fulfilment within an economical price point.
Services Include: Video Production, Social Media, Still Imagery, Aerial Imagery, Production Assistance, Location Scouting, Camera Operators, Short-Form Editing, Documentative Editing and more!
Photography and Filming
Paige Fenson Media
I’m a freelance photographer and videographer, specialising in outdoor, adventure, event, and commercial. My work focuses on capturing authentic moments, natural environments, and visually engaging stories that resonate with audiences. I create high-quality photo and video assets for social media, websites, digital marketing, and promotional use, and I work closely with clients to understand their brand and deliver content that aligns with their goals.
Photography and Filming
Photography by Savanna
I’m an outdoor and mountain biking photographer capturing real moments, real adventure, and real people. My work focuses on the energy of the trail and the stories behind every ride Weaver, it’s a family photo shoot or an event.
Photography and Filming
Rachel Hatfield
If I had to sum up my work and what I specialise in, it involves documenting people in a genuine and authentic way, creating high-quality, relatable images—no plastic fakery. I love working on a wide variety of projects, whether it’s a commercial assignment, a lifestyle fashion campaign, an adventure sport event, or a wedding. While I call Tauranga, New Zealand, home, I’m available for work anywhere around New Zealand or around the globe.
Photography and Filming
Track & Trail Cycle Adventures
Based in Rotorua, Track & Trail offers transport, accommodation, food and support on the awesome cycle trails of the central North Island, NZ. Our itineraries are aimed at creating fun and flowing cycle adventures while showcasing natural history, cultural, geothermal and man-made places of interest along the trails. Our trips suit most bike styles except road bikes and our riders are all ages. E-bikes are welcome. Some fitness and biking experience will make for a more fun adventure. Groups of up to 11 people can be accommodated.
Multi Day Cycle Tours
Tuned Rotorua
Tuned Rotorua was formed from true passion towards the sport of Mountain Biking. Putting all of our ideas to paper, brainstorming how and what we could provide from our knowledge through effective skills clinics. For Tuned Rotorua to provide the opportunity for the development of all riders who desire is a satisfaction. Tuned Rotorua highly believe in following your passion and taking opportunities to make your experiences that much better, the small things that make the bigger differences!
Coaching Clinics
