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Due to the recent heavy rainfall, a number of roads and walking/cycling tracks in the Waikato are closed. If you are travelling to or through the Waikato region, please visit Waka Kotahi’s Journey Planner website for up-to-date roading information and check the local Council’s Facebook page for the latest updates and advice.

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River Riders - Powered by electrify.nz

  • Meeting of the Waikato and Waipa rivers at The Point in Ngaaruawaahia
  • Cycle over and alongside one of only 4 rivers in the world that flows north, including the Nile river in Egpyt
  • Twilight eBike ride over the Perry Bride on the Te Awa cycle way
  • Meeting of the Waikato and Waipa rivers at The Point in Ngaaruawaahia
  • The Band Rotunda at The Point in Ngaaruawaahia
  • Sunrise in 'The River Kingdom'
  • The Haakarimata steps in Ngaaruawaahia
  • The Perry bridge in Ngaaruawaahia
  • Coffee Club and Perry Bike Park at the Horotiu Service Centre (Te Awa Lakes)
  • Pukete Equestrian Centre and Boat ramp towards Hamilton.

Explore every bend of the 'MIghty Waikato River', New Zealand's longest river, on the saddle of a bike or Paihikara Hiko (Electric bike) from Ngāuawāhia 'The River Kingdom' in the north to Lake Karapiro 'The Home of Champions' in the south.

Set aside 1-3 days and let us host you with an itinerary that takes you on a family friendly adventure alongside and on up to 166km of New Zealand's longest river 'Waikato Te Awa (The Waikato River). Te Awa 'The Great New Zealand River Ride' is a 66km easy grade 1-2 trail that begins or ends at the northern trailhead 1-hours drive from Auckland Airport in Ngaruawahia ending or beginning at Lake Karaapiro via Hamilton CBD, The Hamilton Gardens, The Velodrome and Cambridge.

We have put together a number of packages to complete your unforgettable Mighty Waikato River experience including bike to cruise ships, kayaks, Jet boats, meals, accommodation and transport.

Nau mai haere mai ki Mighty Waikato Te Awa.

Facilities and Services

Pricing and Conditions

High Season
$20-$140 (Adult)
(January 1 - January 1)
$10-$40 (Child, 12 and under))

Availability

Business Hours
Retail & Service: 10am to 4pm / Rentals & Tourism: By booking (Flexible hours).
Months of Operation
All Year

Distances

Proximity To Airport
Auckland Airport (to Ngaruawahia depot): 1.15 hours (95km) - Hamilton Airport (to Cambridge or Hamilton depot): 13-20mins (15-16km).
Proximity To Coach Terminal
5min Walk.
Proximity To Town
All of our 3 locations along the river have parking & facilities.
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This website helps visitors connect with providers of great tourism experiences. It is not intended to give any assurance that any particular provider complies with its safety obligations. Users should seek more information from the provider concerned. While Hamilton & Waikato Tourism will do its utmost to ensure the information contained within this website is accurate, Hamilton & Waikato Tourism accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, offers or details of any information or operator listings. Prices, timetables and other details or terms of business may change without notice. The information included in this website is not advice and does not imply any endorsement by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.

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