Join Track & Trail’s Waikato weekend trip and get out in the fresh air. We spend the first day on the Te Awa River Ride and the Hamilton Gardens, overnight at Podium Lodge in Cambridge, start the second day at Wairere Falls then onto whatever section/s you choose of the Hauraki Rail Trail. Trip numbers are small – less than 12 riders. The grade is an easy 1-2. There are loads of points of interest and hot pools along the route… so sign up now.

At a Glance…

Te Awa River Ride & Hauraki Rail Trail
1 day on the Te Awa River Ride (northern half of the Waikato River Trail), followed by 1 day on the Hauraki Rail Trail.

Price: NZD $690 inc GST. Add $230 inc GST for 2 days if e-bike hire is required.
Time commitment: 2 days
Dates: Your group can choose their own dates. Minimum of four people required.
SuperGold Card discount of 10% applies to mid-week days.
Accommodation style: studio accommodation with bike lockup.
Who is it for: grade 1 & 2 cyclists, capable of riding 35-45 kms on well-formed and dedicated cycle paths
Shuttle Pickup: Podium Lodge, Cambridge.
Total kilometres: it’s over to you… anywhere from 35-65 kms, see map below
Most suitable bike: this ride will suit almost all bike styles except road bikes
BYOB or Hire: BYO bike or hire a Sinch e-bike from Track n Trail.

This Te Awa River Ride–Hauraki Rail Trail trip starts in Cambridge on a Saturday morning and ends in the same place Sunday early evening. It is all grade 1 to 2 riding. Track & Trail shuttles you between trails and points of interest, provides accommodation, mechanical support, first aid if needed and most meals. See the daily breakdown below.

Itinerary:

big breakfast at the Bugger Cafe
The breakfast at Bugger Cafe
Under road pass
Drinking LnP in front of the big LnP bottle in Paeroa, rude not to
Karangahake Gorge
Foot bridge near Ohinemuri
Historic Kopu Bridge
Paeroa War Memorial
War Memorial, Paeroa
matamata sculpture
Statue of Sir Gordon Richard riding “Sovereign”
Te Aroha, "the love", main street
Te Aroha
line of trees near Thames, wind breaks
Thames windbreaks at sunset

What Track & Trail provides…

  • shuttle service. The van will be near the riders at all times.
  • hotel accommodation (twin share basis)
  • 2 morning teas, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast. Riding snacks.
  • suncream and first aid
  • basic bike mechanical
  • optional extra: e-bike
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Route Map – showing both trails, points of interest and accommodation

Mad Hatter’s tea party
Egyptian Garden
Indian Garden
Velodrome, Cambridge
Monarch
Tudor Gardens
Rennaisance Garden, Hamilton

Bikes & Safety

Are you BYO you own bike? Hardtail mountain bikes, e-bike or gravel bikes are all good for this trip. Road bikes not so much. You are responsible for the fitness and security of your bike. Please get it serviced before you join the trip. There will not be service options over the weekend. The bikes will be secured overnight. Your bike should be able to carry 1 litre of water, your rain jacket, snacks, phone, spare inner tube and multitool.

Trip Price

NZD $690 inc GST plus bike hire of $230 inc GST for 2 days if required.

10% discount applies for Gold Card Holders on mid-week trip.
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Exclusions

The tour price does NOT include:

  • getting to the start
  • optional activities
  • personal equipment
  • bike repairs
  • alcoholic drinks & café stops
  • emergencies. Ambulance