More to Explore

Whether you want to tick off a section or two of Te Awa at a time over long weekends, or you are going to cycle the whole 65km in one go with family and friends, we strongly recommend building some time in to check out all there is to see in the wonderful Waikato region!

Inspirit Gallery

Inspirit Gallery

Inspirit Gallery is a unique destination art gallery and sculpture garden nestled in the heart of Tamahere . A hidden...

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Bootleg Brewery

Bootleg Brewery

Local Independent Brewery producing Boutique Small Batch Beers. Matangi Taproom Bootleg’s Matangi Taproom is a relaxed...

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Waikato River Trail

Waikato River Trail

The Waikato River Trails is a combined walk- and cycleway along the Waikato River. Originally conceived and started by...

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Hauraki Rail Trail

Hauraki Rail Trail

The laid-back Hauraki Rail Trail is a Great Ride for all ages. With its gentle terrain and abundance of accommodation,...

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Pirongia

Pirongia

Pirongia is a small town in the Waipa District of the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is 12...

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Te Miro

Te Miro

Te Miro is an area in the Waipa District of the Waikato Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Te Miro is situated...

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Lake Karapiro

Lake Karapiro

Lake Karapiro is an artificial reservoir lake on the Waikato River at Karapiro, 8 kilometres south-east of Cambridge...

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Mighty River Domain

Mighty River Domain

On the banks of Lake Karāpiro is Mighty River Domain, an iconic Waipa District Council site and one of New Zealand's...

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Trail Map

The Te Awa River Ride walk and cycleway stretches 60km along the Waikato River, from Ngaruawahia in the north to Karapiro in the south..

Useful Services

Need to hire a bike or shuttle? Find somewhere to stay? Here you will find useful services along Te Awa to help plan your adventure.