Crankworx Rotorua Festival Passes

This year, we’re thrilled to continue the Anytime Pass for ultimate flexibility and convenience! Enjoy access to as little or as many days of the festival with just one pass!

March 11 – 15 2026:

Crankworx Rotorua returns to the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha, at Skyline Rotorua.

You’ll be able to catch the following events at this location:

Kidsworx Challenge and Race events will also return for another year, and you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat while checking out the latest industry goods in the Expo Zone!

Festival Entry (for riders and parents/spectators)

As part of the rider’s race fee(s) they receive entry to the festival for the full week, even on days where they may not be racing. They DO NOT need to purchase a festival pass. Does not include Kidsworx riders, they must purchase a festival pass alongside their entry.

Parents, family members, friends or anyone that is not entered in a race (competing) but wishes to attend the festival MUST hold a festival pass. Festival pass options are available HERE.


VENUE ACCESS OUTLINE:

PARKING:

Please see the parking map below – All Spectator Parking is at Rowi Street Carpark. Please travel along Fairy Springs Road, follow parking signs onto Kea Street and then into Rowi Street, the team will then take care of getting you into the parking area from there.

VENUE MAP:


VENUE HOURS:

Wednesday 11th March

Festival gates are open from 10am to accommodate athletes and their support crew, plus any keen spectators who want to catch some MTB action. Please note, that the expo does not open until 12pm, so if you wish to experience the venue in full swing, we recommend coming from then.

Thursday 12th March

Festival gates are open from 10am to accommodate athletes and their support crew. Please note, that the expo does not open until 12pm, so if you wish to experience the venue in full swing, we recommend coming from then.

Friday 13th March

Festival gates open from 10am, with expo and the festival in full swing from 10am.

Saturday 14th March

Festival gates are open from 9am, with expo and festival in full swing by then.

Sunday 15th March

Festival gates are open from 9am, with expo and festival in full swing by then.