The Waikato River trails are truly extraordinary for a backcountry riding experience in the Waikato area. You feel like you are in the back of beyond with lush bush on one side of the trail and the mighty river on the other, with glimpses of rolling green farmland on the far bank.

A genuine Kiwi iconic experience, and with so much variety of riding. Flowing light gravel cycle trail to more challenging bush trail sections that delight with their vistas.

Your tour coordinator has ridden these trails many times and knows all the best spots to match up with your riding ability, to offer you up to two full days of riding bliss. Take our recommendations, take advantage of our support, and take a ride into the old time back country of the central north Island.

There’s 100km of trail to explore along this network and each of the five sections offers different sights and a different experience. From an up close look at a several of the dams on the Waikato, across multiple swing bridges and boardwalks to just plain stunning riding alongside the river, these trails have it all.

This tour includes two nights' accommodation in a lakeside cottage in Mangakino.

• Grade 2-3 riding, (not suitable for absolute beginner riders)


• 95% gravel off road trail, 5% road transitions


• 15-50km per day (1–4 hours riding) – choose your distance on the day..

Take a look at more information here: Waikato River Trails