Name: Forbidden Gathering - NZ Edition
Start: 2026-04-25T00:00:00+12:00
End: 2026-04-26T12:00:00+12:00
Location: Whakarewarewa Forest Mountain Bike Park

Overview
Are you ready for a weekend of riding and good times? Come shred some rad trails, meet fellow Forbidden owners.
Ready for a weekend of riding, good vibes, and epic trails?
Join us for The Gathering NZ — a ride weekend for Forbidden bike owners (and anyone keen to check them out!)
Rotorua, NZ
25–26 April 2026
Come shred world-class trails, meet fellow riders, and make some unforgettable memories.
Who’s in? Spaces Limited

WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN?
A low key weekend of shredding, eating, drinking and good times! Meet and ride with other Forbidden bike owners.
Saturday 25th April - Saturday is for chill vibes and meeting new friends. Meet at the Mountain Bike Rotorua Te Putake O Tawa Carpark (at 10am, ride some trails and see where the day takes you. Except for the meeting, nothing is planned (Après ride refreshment - 7pm at Brew)
Sunday 26th April - We'll meet at the Mountain Bike Rotorua Te Putake O Tawa Carpark at 9am. Today you'll have the chance to ride one of the new Forbidden E-bikes (if you don't already have one!). Lunch stop will be at the Good Eastern Taphouse at 1pm, then we'll head back to the trails at 2pm for a few more laps.
From 6pm it's time chill with new friends, talk about the new lines and new bikes and grab a bite to eat back at 'Evergreen'. We'll introduce Forbidden's newest bike and generally have good time in good company. Plus throw in a couple of games to keep you on your toes. We'll provide refreshments and some food.
ACCOMMODATION
We have a few beds left in the Forbidden Pad (Southstar Evergreen). We'll be here from Friday night (24th April) until Monday AM. Spots are limited and beds are $150 per night and include continental breakfast. If you want to stay elsewhere, there are plenty of other options in Rotorua. OR just come for one of the two days! Please email if you wish to stay at the Forbidden Pad
THE GOOD STUFF
A photographer will join us on Sunday, so you’ll leave the day with some sick snaps of you riding your Forbidden and hanging with the crew.
We'll provide refreshments and food on Sunday evening.
Spots are limited, so let us know quickly and please be sure to notify us of any dietary requirements. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and use the subject; 'Forbidden Gathering NZ' - Hope to see you there!