Suzuki Berm Buster is another classic 2 day trail ride event.  The event takes place 25 minutes out of Taupo on the Taupo to Napier Road (SH5) and it located right next to the Kaimanawa Forest Park (native bush).   The trails are more open and flowing than the Suzuki Trail Blazer series with patches of native bush, some hill climbs and lots of Expert only sections.  However most of the 100 km of trail is still very family and novice friendly with special kids and Novice tracks.

GENERAL INFORMATION 2012

Location: Berm Buster is located 25 minutes East of Taupo off SH5, Napier to Taupo Highway.  Turn onto Taharua Road off SH5.  Look for Epic Events signs. See map here.

Tracks:  Long 46km, Medium 38km, Short 17km, 3km Novice, Kids forest and Novice kids forest trails.  The Medium 38km trail is reserved for Sunday and all the Saturday trails will be open as well.

Suitable for all abilities 2 and 4 wheelers.

Sign on from 8.30am.  Tracks open 9:30am to 3pm.

Fire extinguishers are compulsory for red arrowed tracks and can be bought on the day for $30.

Food:  Food Caravan sells hamburgers, bacon and egg rolls, hot dogs,fish, hot chips, cold drinks and espresso coffee.

Entry: Enter on the day.  Pay by cash or cheque.  Adults $45.  Kids 15 years or under $25.  Families (Immediate family members only no exeptions 2 adults + up to 3 kids) $100. Weekend Fees: Adult $80, Kids $40, Families $180.

Safety gear: Helmets, long trousers, long sleeved tops and leather boots that cover the ankle are compulsory.  (Gloves, goggles, knee pads, kidney belt and body armour are strongly recommended).  Kids on Kids tracks near the base may wear gumboots.  Click here for all event safety rules.

Accommodation: There is no camping on site.  Epic Events recommends staying at and soathing in the thermal hot pools of www.taupodebretts.com and you also get an Epic Event discount!

Information: http://www.epicevents.co.nz/   directors@epicevents.co.nz