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Waihora Trail - Great Lake Trails
Ride amongst vast stands of Kamahi, through volcanic rock formations and past the intriguing Echo Rock before you start to descend down the Kotukutuku Stream.
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Trail Stats and Map
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Distance
14.2 Km
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Time
1.5 hrs Cycling | 2.5 hrs Walking
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Ability
Grade 3 | Intermediate
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Trail Type
Forrest | Pumice | Shared use
Elevation
Elevation | 493m
Climb | 5.2km
Descent | 6.3km
Flat | 2.7km
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Riding the Waihaha Trail
From the Waihaha Road junction, the trail continues along towards Kotukutuku Landing. This section is extraordinarily beautiful with big blue skies and expansive views from the Waihora lookout across Lake Taupo to the majestic volcanoes of Tongariro National Park.
Ride amongst vast stands of Kamahi, through volcanic rock formations and past the intriguing Echo Rock before you start to descend down the Kotukutuku Stream via the unique engineering feat of bridges, platforms and boardwalks. You will emerge onto the beach in a tranquil bay where you will meet your pre-booked boat transfer across to Kinloch.
Transport out from the end of the Waihaha section of the trail at Kotukutuku Landing is by pre-booked boat shuttle only. There is no trail link between the end of the Waihaha section and the Kawakawa section.
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Bike shuttles, guides & tours
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Cycle Hire
FourB - Taupo Bike Hire
Hire a bike. Hard tail, full suspension and electric mountain bikes. We also hire road bikes.
$39 - $149 Book now -
Kayaking
Taupo Kayaking Adventures Bike & Kayak Combo Tours
Why not combine your mountain biking and kayaking trip into one fun adventure packed day? Enjoy the stunning scenery Great Lake Taupo and its surrounding area has on offer on both land and water.
$120 - $510 Book now -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Tongariro Mountain Bikes
Southern Lake Taupo has some of the best mountain bike country in New Zealand. We know trails that ride through stunning scenery, immersing you in native forest and along side magnificent rivers full of trout and can be relaxing or challenging.
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Huka River Trail Guided Geothermal E-bike Tour
Enjoy a scenic e-bike tour and learn about our breathtaking Huka Falls, the mighty crystal clear Waikato River, Aratiatia Dam & Rapids. Finish with a ride past an incredible geothermal stream in Wairakei. (previous MTB experience is good).
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Chris Jolly Outdoors - Guided Biking
Take a tour of the Biking Capital of New Zealand with Chris Jolly Outdoors. Lake Taupo offers some of the most stunning scenic bike trails, and a guided bike tour is the perfect way to enjoy the experience..
$740 - $1,000 Book now -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
FourB - Waihaha Road & Boat Transfer Package
The Great Lake Trail Waihaha-Waihora section Including return road transfer, scenic boat transfer and bike hire to enjoy one of the best one day trails in the North Island. Some previous trail riding is important as it is an intermediate trail.
$295 - $325 Book now -
Airport shuttles
FourB - Great Lake Trails Shuttles
Shuttle transfers for all sections of the Great Lake Trails in Taupo including booking the water taxi transfer from the Waihaha section in the Western Bays of Lake Taupo.
$45 - $150 Book now -
Mountain biking
Kaimanawa Descent (Heli Bike)
The Kaimanawa Descent is Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures epic 23km Grade 3, purpose built heli biking trail. With the trail head over looking the volcanic plateau, descend through the Kaimanawa's with breathtaking views. It's a ride you wont forget.
$350 - $450 Book now -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
FourB - Timber Trail All Inclusive Package
Timber Trail 2-day all inclusive package. One night in Taupo, one night in the Timber Trail Lodge, meals and luggage transfers ex Taupo.
$599 - $699 Book now -
Cycle Hire
Adventure Shuttles
Whether you want to hike it, bike it, taste it or just go see it Adventure Shuttles helps you get the buzz in the beautiful Central North Island.
$30 - $1,000
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