Te Awa River Ride Map

The 65km Te Awa River Ride is one of the most scenic cycling and walking trails in New Zealand.

Its unique concrete surface (the longest concrete trail in the country in fact!) and at three metres wide is accessible to a huge range of users and abilities!

Winding between the towns of Ngaruawahia, Hamilton, Tamahere, Cambridge and through to Lake Karapiro, the multipurpose trail allows for a comfortable multi-day ride, or it can be ridden in manageable sections each day.

From lake and river to waterfalls, along bridges and elevated boardwalks, Te Awa showcases parts of the Waikato that have never before been seen.

There is some stunning scenery you will discover, along with plenty of places to eat, drink and stay along the way!

Te Awa is a world-class recreation experience for the whole family – and right on our backdoor step.

Download Te Awa Main Map PDF

Trail Closures

From time to time, some sections of Te Awa may need to be closed - diversions are in place where possible.

Current Closures

Hammond Park Boardwalk (Geoffrey Place) - due to a fallen tree damaging the boardwalk, this section will be closed until further notice. View the diversion here
Braithwaite Park Sycamore Place Boardwalk – temporary detour for boardwalk repair. In place from Oct - Nov 2023.
Gaslight Theatre to Velodrome section - 400m gravel diversion in place. In place from October 2023 until October 2024. View the diversion here
Ngaruawahia (north of Golf Course) detour in place October 2023. View the diversion here
Ngaruawahia Golf Course detour in place from 18 Sept – mid Oct 2023. View the diversion here