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TE AWA RIVER RIDE W Hakarimata including Ngaruawahia, Horotiu, Hamilton, Steps the Avantidrome, Cambridge and the Mighty River Domain

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Waikato River NGARUAWAHIA Road Ride KARAPIRO Perry Bike (Trail Coming Soon) CAMBRIDGE Skills Park

Riff Raff Rowing Start Line HAMILTON Hamilton Gardens

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Trail Information Find out Along The Ride Finding your way alongside the is easy on Key Te Awa thanks to an abundance of clear signage. The trail passes through several urban centres; Te Awa River Ride Ngaruawahia, Hamilton and Cambridge, with easy Interpretation boards and panels are dotted along the More... trail to add further interest - providing information about access to nearby facilities and local attractions, making it Suggested Road Ride If you would like any further information or have the perfect social ride. local history, ecology, culture and points of interest. any queries about Te Awa River Ride, please get in touch: T 07 838 3633 Bike Hire Rest Stops E [email protected] Bike hire is available from a number of locations along With the trail passing through native bush and sandy river www.te-awa.org.nz the trail. Te Awa has bikes available for hire at Novotel beaches, there are plenty of picturesque picnic spots and Hamilton and the Hamilton Gardens: rest stops along the trail

Hamilton Gardens Info Centre & Cafe Open 9.00am - 4.00pm 07 838 6782 Follow us: www.hamiltongardens.co.nz FB TeAwaTheGreatNZRiverRide Novotel Hamilton Tainui, 7 Alma Street Instagram @teawariverride Open Dawn to Dusk See the further maps overleaf for more details of local 07 838 1366 highlights and attractions.

Te Awa is a grade 2 gradient meaning it’s suitable for everyone!

Ngaruawahia to Hamilton Gardens E 29 km Check Out

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W THE HIGHLIGHTS Te Awa River Ride travels beside ’s longest river through rural heartland, native bush and urban centres. Hakarimata Steps Perry Waikato Bike Skills Equestrian Perry Bridge Park Ngaruawahia, at the northern end of the cycleway is in close proximity to the Centre Hakarimata Ranges, a Department of Conservation scenic reserve. From Ngaruawahia to Hamilton Hamilton, cyclists will traverse the Perry Bridge; one of New Zealand’s longest Gardens walk/cycle bridges. Hamilton is the larger of the urban hubs providing plenty of options for accommodation, shopping and restaurants. Within close proximity to the CBD is the award winning Hamilton Gardens which attracts over 1 million visitors per annum.

Horotiu Riding through to Cambridge you will pass by the AvantiDrome, a world-class velodrome Bridge Hamilton CBD and New Zealand’s home of cycling. An onsite cafe and bike shop provides the perfect

Ngaruawahia rest-stop, along with the adjacent Gallagher Bike Skills Park, Perry Playground and Perry

Mountain Bike Trails. Ngaruawahia Golf Course

Domain Waikat o River Museum Then head to Cambridge, New Zealand’s picture perfect small town. This hub offers cafes, NGARUAWAHIA & Tongue bars, shops, a museum and craft outlets, with the Karapiro Domain just a short 5 km Victoria St of the Dog journey near the Karapiro dam bridge. Riff Raff

Alexandra St Tourist Information ArtsPost Walkers - allow 5 hours, 40 minutes each way Need more detail? Cyclists - allow 2 hours each way Our website has maps that will give you more detail about distances, access points and nearby facilities. visit our website www.te-awa.org.nz

Hamilton Gardens to The Avantidrome 18 km The Avantidrome to Lake Karapiro This section is still in the planning stages 18.4 km In the meantime, check our website for a suggested ride route

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Perry Walkers - allow 3 hours, 30 minutes each way MTB Trails Walkers - allow 3 hours, 45 minutes each way Rowing Start Line Cyclists - allow 1 hour, 15 minutes each way Cyclists - allow 1 hour, 20 minutes each way