Great Lake Trails - Waihaha Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Status
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
26.6m
Elevation
587m
-648m
Rating
Description
This is a section of the Great Lake Cycle Trails.From the carpark, weave through forest on a fun, flowing track towards the lake. There are a few fantastic lookouts on the way. After 14 km you will pass a toilet and some signs. There are no large hills in this section of the trail, but quite a few small ones. When you are 30 km from the car park, the trail descends steeply via a series of bridges and boardwalks, past Kotukutuku Waterfall to a beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Taupo. This is the end of the trail. There is a shelter and toilets here.From Kotukutuku, it is either a long ride back to the road, or hopefully you have booked the boat to take you to Kawakawa Bay where the trail resumes or Kinloch where the you can get food and drink.After your ride please help Bike Taupō secure continuing financial support by spending a few minutes taking this survey:https://survey.getsmartglobal.com/survey/?question=52925
Weather
Details
Condition
Variable
E-bike access
Class 1
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
-0.2% avg, -38.7% max
Altitude range
384m to 533m
Region
Great Lake TrailsLast updated
26 Mar 2026
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Trail features
Bridge
Frequently asked questions
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