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Te Awa River Ride - Horitu-Pukete Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Easiest

Difficulty

Easiest

Distance

5.7m

Elevation

19m
-19m

Rating

4.1 (4)

Description

This scenic 70km river ride is under construction between Ngaruawahia and Horahora, 20km south of the Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro. The route weaves through rural and urban landscapes, taking in waterfalls and historic Maori sites as well as trendy shops, cafes and wineries.Te Awa River RideThe sections through Hamilton city and between Cambridge and Lake Karapiro are complete and ready to ride now while the remaining sections are due for completion by late 2015. The track will be primarily wide, smooth and largely flat making Te Awa suitable for cyclists of all fitness and experience levels.Once complete, Te Awa will link with the Waikato River Trails near Horahora as well as other regional cycling highlights such as Hamilton Mountain Bike Track in Pukete Farm Park and the newly completed Avantidrome, near Cambridge.For more information visit www.te-awa.org.nz

Weather

Details

Condition

Wet

E-bike access

Allowed

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Easy

Grade

0.0% avg, -8.0% max

Altitude range

19m to 26m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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