We’re 1.5 hours from Ōpōtiki via the scenic Motu Road. It’s a 4x4-only access route, part of the Motu Cycle Trail. - You’ll receive full arrival instructions and a map with your booking confirmation.

The Motu Road is gravel, steep in places, and includes river fords. It’s beautiful, remote, and all part of the adventure. Drive time from Ōpōtiki is approx. 90 mins, although only 34km distance you are going slowly, a great speed to soak in the scenery.

Yes — Outdoor Mission is located in a remote valley accessible only via the Motu Road. We recommend a 4WD or AWD vehicle with good clearance for a safe and comfortable trip.

Most guests self-drive or convoy from Ōpōtiki, and we’ll provide detailed travel directions before your visit.

If you don’t have access to a suitable vehicle, we have limited shuttle seats available (up to 8 guests total) from our secure Ōpōtiki base. Shuttle spots are first come, first served — just let us know when you book.

We can also suggest local vehicle hire options if needed.

For non-exclusive bookings, please arrive by 10:15am for your mission briefing. This means leaving Ōpōtiki no later than 8:45am, as travel time via the Motu Road takes around 1.5 hours.

If you’ve booked an exclusive group mission and would prefer a different start time, just send us a message after booking — we’re happy to work with you to make it fit your schedule.