Description

Top Trail Hire & Tours was set up by Ray and Robyn Clarke in 2012 to promote the use of the great new Twin Coast Cycle trail when it first opened in Northland. Owners, Dave & Anita Woodfield moved to Northland in 2016 and have made Russell/Kororareka their home after a lifetime of family holidays and other visits to the area. Following some extended overseas travel in 2022 & 2023 where they used e-bikes extensively, Dave & Anita discovered the joy of touring on two wheels. After returning to NZ, Dave joined Northland Experiences as a guide, combining his passion for history with a love of cycling. Dave & Anita acquired the business from Mike & Lynn Simm, the founders, in November 2024. While Dave is immersed in all things cycling and e-bikes, Anita enjoys her role as CFO at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. They also own a small tourist accommodation business in Russell, Kokomo Retreat. Dave & Anita love working in the tourism industry and are passionate about sharing the beauty of Northland with other kiwis and international visitors alike. We hope to welcome you on one of our tours soon! At Top Trail our aim is to make it easy for you to enjoy the trail and Northland. We offer both cycle hire and transport, tours, customised itineraries and activities to help you and your friends ride all of the sections of the trail or just a section of your choice. TOP TRAIL VISION To spread the economic and social benefits of tourism throughout the Mid-North through the success of our Bike hire, shuttle and tours. TOP TRAIL MISSION To be sustainable, a good employer, highly regarded as innovative, providing great value for money, and a role model for the rest of the industry.