River Riders Ngāruawāhia
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Squash Racquets Club , , Ngāruawāhia
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday 9am - 4:30pm (Pick-up and drop-off location only)
Months of operation
All Year
Phone number
+64 27 265 5504
Explore every bend of the 'Mighty Waikato River', New Zealand's longest river, on the saddle of a Paihikara Hiko (Electric bike) from Ngāruawāhia 'The River Kingdom' in the north to Lake Karapiro 'The Home of Champions' in the south.
Come on an electric adventure along the majestic Waikato Te Awa, New Zealand's longest river! Join us for a curated 1-3 day experience on Te Awa 'The Great New Zealand River Ride' or Waikato River Trail. This incredible journey begins or ends at the northern trailhead, just an hour's drive from Auckland Airport in Ngāruawāhia, and takes you through key attractions such as The Hamilton Gardens, The Velodrome, and Cambridge before concluding or commencing at Lake Karapiro. Choose from our carefully crafted packages that include everything you need for a seamless Mighty Waikato River experience. From bikes to kayaks, thrilling jet boat rides, delicious meals, accommodations, and transportation – we have it all covered. Welcome to River Riders.
Pricing
$39 - 129 (Adult)
Proximity to Airport:
1hr 15min to Auckland International Airport. 35min to Hamilton Airport.
Proximity to Town:
800 metres to central Ngāruawāhia.
Proximity To Coach Terminal:
Public bus system 500 metres to bus stop.
Activity Duration:
2 hours, 4 hours or a full-day to 2 days or more.
Parking:
Yes, there is plenty of parking available - overnight parking, including motorhomes.
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