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

Occasionally, some sections of Te Awa may need to be closed - but signed detours will be put in place if possible. See below for any current closures.

Current Closures

Due to works on the boardwalk in Matakanohi Reserve (closer to Ann Street), the section between St Andrews Tce and Ann Street will be closed during working hours Mon – Fri, but open in the evenings, on weekends and public holidays. These closures will be in place until early – mid May. See the diversion here
Gaslight Theatre to Velodrome section - 400m gravel diversion in place from November 2023 until October 2024. View the diversion here
Karapiro Section, south of Mighty River Domain - a section just south of the Mighty River Domain is undergoing realignment due to a slip, so this section will be closed from 15 April – week of 6 May. View the closure here