Waikato River Trails

 The trails cover about 100 kilometres of previously inaccessible Southern Waikato land from Atiamuri Village to Lake Karapiro. The Great Lake Trails are one of 22 Great Rides of New Zealand, part of Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail Network.

Waikato River Trails welcome everyone to wind their way along a Trail that encompasses the magic and beauty of New Zealand native bush, exotic forest and the villages of Atiamuri, Whakamaru, Mangakino and Arapuni where an idyllic pace of life greets you.

Be inspired as you cycle past magnificent hydro dams, over suspension bridges, significant wetlands, while soaking up expansive lake and river landscapes.