BIKE HIRE PRICES - (Full day only. No half days or by the hour)
We have 25 hire bikes to suit all ages, sizes and experience (including three 4 wheel Quads). No motorcycle licence or experience necessary.
Bike hire fee includes ride fee & fuel for the day plus all the protective gear you need to ride safely including helmet, shirt, pants, boots, gloves, goggles and chest protector. (Bike and all protective gear are commercially washed after each hire). Prices shown below exclude gst, booking fee & credit card fee, if applicable. At the time of booking, a 50% fully refundable Bond will be added to the costs. This Bond is refundable the week after hire.
Prices are for one whole day's hire. We do not offer hourly hire nor half-days. This is not a 'couple of hours' experience that can be rushed. (Registration, induction and kitting-up take at least an hour). We have 750 acres of beautiful Park to ride in; relax, enjoy, bring a picnic and make a day of it.
If you are a beginner, we recommend two hours' tuition to maximise your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Please note we will not hire a bike to beginners without at least one hours' tuition. James & his son Nik, both champion riders and experienced coaches, offer training ranging from basic riding skills to intermediate
Note - Taxes & Fees:
1. Hire prices are exclusive of GST, which will be added at 15% per hire & included in the Taxes & Fees.
2. A Bond of 50% per hire is added at the time of Booking and is also included in Taxes and Fees. This Bond is fully refundable during the week following hire, once the bikes have been cleaned and checked.
Own Bikes - Day Prices & Season Passes
Riders (with own bike)
| Adult (male) Over 18 years | $40 |
| Youth & children (male) Under 18 years | $20 |
| Females (all women & girls) * | Free |
| Quads** | Same as 2-wheel prices |
| UTV*** | $50 |
| Passes: Annual Season Pass: Adult 5-Year Pass: Adult | $450 + gst $2000 + gst |
| Annual Season Pass: Youth 5-Year Pass: Youth | $350 + gst $1500 + gst |
EFTPOS, credit cards (+ fee), bank transfer and cash all accepted
* James' daughter used to race cross-country and MotoX when there were not many females in the sport. In order to encourage more women and girls to participate James decided not to charge them for riding at Thundercross.
** Quads are welcome on the Learners and the B Track. Single riders only; no doubling up No children allowed on adult-sized bikes. Riders must be appropriate age/size for the manufacturers' guidelines.
***UTVs are welcome at Thundercross. Drivers of UTVs must be over 16 and hold a current, full NZ driving licence.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL - $100 OFF ANY ADULT & YOUTH/CHILD BIKE HIRE COMBO
Hire a combination of two adult/child or adult/youth bikes during the school holidays and receive $100 discount off the total hire. (See T&C below)
All hires include protective gear, Park fee and fuel for day. No motorcycle licence or experience required. Tuition available (additional fee)
Go to the Booking tab for reservations. Use the promo code SKLHOLS to access discount.
T&C include:
- Hires taken between 17th Dec 2020 and 7th Feb 2021
- Does not apply to 2 adult hires or 2 children/youth hires, 1-Day Packages, or existing special offers of Parental Quad hire & Suzuki 125cc
- Riders must be a combination of 1 rider over 18yrs and 1 rider under 18yrs
- Prices are plus gst, booking fee and, if applicable, credit card fee
ACCOMPANYING PARENTS - QUAD HIRE:
If you would like to accompany your children around the track, we can hire you the 250cc quad for only $150*, including helmet and boots. (Must be taken in association with child's bike hire and at least one hour's children's tuition. See Option at time of booking. Cannot be used in conjunction with School Holiday Special offer)
125cc SPECIAL:
Hire any 125cc for $150* (includes all protective gear, ride fee and fuel for day). Kick start.
Not suitable for learner riders.
Small adults or youths only - approx 160cm in height
Bond
Hireage of gear and bikes is subject to our Terms and Conditions including a fully-refundable bond of 50% which is payable at the time of booking. It is rare that we need to deduct anything from your bond for damages and, should this be necessary, it will be by prior notification. The Bond is refunded to your nominated bank account during the week following hire. We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (as that is our weekend), so it will be Wednesday at the earliest before your Bond is refunded; that gives us time to check, clean and maintain all the bikes.
Training / Coaching / Lessons
| 1-2 people (+gst) | Group: 3-4pax (+ gst) | |
| Bike hirers (day) | $50/hr per person | $150/hr in addition to bike hire |
| Own bike | $75/hr per person | $200/hr |
Other
Gear Hire
*Water Blaster Service
Camping
Accommodation
Helmet, goggles, shirt, gloves, pants, boots, chest protector. (All bikes and protective gear are commercially washed after each hire)
A donation of $10 per bike is appreciated. Money from the water blaster service is donated to Air Ambulance
Riders who are riding both days at the Park are welcome to camp at Thundercross. By prior arrangement only. Bookings essential. You must book in advance by telephoning Mandy on 0277331199.
- Riders must register and pay for each day’s riding
- Tent or motor home site only.
- There are no camping facilities, other than the toilet block
- Please take your rubbish home with you
- No open fires
- No riding before 9am or after 6pm
- No charge for camping
- No booking = no camping
A list of local Bed & Breakfast establishments is available on the Home page and Contact Us page
$10 per item + gst
$10 donation per bike*
Bike Retrieval
Gift vouchers
Treat your friends and family, colleagues or staff to a fun day out and introduce them to a thrilling new sport. We can provide you with a gift voucher tailored to your requirements, based on any combination of the above. Please phone (09) 232 2919 or email us.
Corporate events & team building
Bring the team for their annual outing, Christmas party, team-building retreat or social club event.
Please phone (09) 232 2919 or
email us to discuss.
Group bookings
Looking for something different to do for a stag or hen party? Is your Club looking for a Christmas outing? Want to celebrate a milestone event with your friends and family? Come to Thundercross! Have a fun day together and bring the barbeque for afterwards (or use ours – by prior arrangement). Please phone (09) 232 2919 or email us.
Tourism
Got visitors to NZ? Want to experience an adventure sport whilst you're visiting NZ? Come to Thundercross and ride amongst stunning, unspoilt NZ scenery whilst you're visiting our beautiful country. Please phone (09) 232 2919 or email us.
Minimum PPE Requirements
Helmet and proper motocross boots (including unloading and loading bikes). NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Gummies, steel toe caps, trainers or any other form of footwear are unacceptable. This is in the interests of your own safety.
We have boots & helmets for hire @ $10 each, subject to availability.
2nd Hand Kit
In the interests of helping riders get their own gear, we are running a sale facility where by riders can bring their old gear in clean, good condition to us marked with the price and your phone number. We will then sell on your behalf.
