Great Lake Pathway

For an easy scenic ride that is suitable for all abilities, head to the lakefront and take a tour along the Great Lake Pathway which runs from the Taupo Boat Harbour south to Wharewaka Point, on to Five Mile Bay, and finishes at Waitahanui. This is a shared path of approximately 10km, around 5km of which is sealed.

This walking and biking track is fairly flat and has plenty of stop-off points for breaks, coffee, and ice-cream, swims, and photo opportunities.

Ideal picnic and swimming spots can be found along the way. There are toilet facilities in all the bays and a children’s playground and barbeque facility at Wharewaka Point. This track is suitable for pushchairs and dogs are permitted.