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CYCLING SAFETY Guide to Trail Grades More Information Whitianga Auckland Pauanui Guide to trail grades Miranda Thames Grade ONE: Easiest Pukekohe Flat and suitable for all riders. Surface is either firm gravel or asphalt and trails HaukariGRADE Rail 1 trail are wide enough for two people to Tuakau cycle side by side most of the way. Waihi Paeroa Grade TWO: EasY MOUNTGRADE TE AROHA 3 Predictable and mostly flat with some A trip to the Hamilton & Waikato region isn’t gentle climbs. Surface is either firm complete without a few days spent exploring by bike. gravel or asphalt and trails are wide TE HuntlyAWA Te Aroha enough for two people to cycle side by There are hundreds of kilometres of trails to discover, GRADE 1-2 side most of the time. offering riders a close-up look at the region’s picturesque HAMILTON MBP scenery and fascinating past. GRADE 2-3 TE MIRO MBP GRADE 3-5 Grade THREE: intermediate Whether its racing down forest-clad hills or meandering Ngaruawahia Raglan TRAILS HAMILTONGRADE RIVER 1-2 RIDES Can be narrow in sections and may alongside winding rivers and through rolling farmland, the GRADE 3 Te Miro Tauranga region’s tracks and trails offer memorable experiences for include hill climbs, steep drop-offs and riders of all fitness and skill levels. small river crossings. HAMILTON Avantidrome Laid-back riders and family groups will love the sights of Raglan Matamata Grade FOUR: Advanced the Hauraki Rail Trail and the backcountry scenery Mt Karioi Cambridge of The Timber Trail, while the rugged Waikato River Trails May include steep or narrow track, sections where traction is poor, and offer excitement for serious mountain bikers Karapiro and families of intermediate riding ability. Tirau obstacles that are difficult to avoid. Te Awamutu There are shorter rides to enjoy too, from mountain Putaruru biking on Mount Te Aroha and in the Te Miro and Cougar Kihikihi WAIKATO RIVER trails Grade FIVE: EXPERT GRADE 2-4 Mountain Bike Parks, to urban jaunts along Hamilton’s Cougar Park Technically challenging and may include riverside paths. Te Awa – The Great GRADE 3-5 Kawhia physically demanding climbs, numerous New Zealand River Ride offers great views, while Rotorua obstacles and narrow track. Some those wanting a compact off-road experience Otorohanga Tokoroa walking and bike carrying may be shouldn’t miss Hamilton Mountain Bike Track. required. The region’s cycling future is bright, with new trails and facilities being developed all the time. Waitomo Caves Trails In New Zealand’s cycling heartland, one visit is Te Kuiti the TImber trail Mangakino Mountain Bike Park never enough. GRADE 2-3 MBP Atamuri NZ Cycle Trail Great Ride Piopio Benneydale CYCLING SAFETY More Information Safety while cycling for you and other track, trail and road users is paramount. Please see the ‘plan your ride’ There are many other riding options also section of the Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle available in the region - for more information Trail website for information on both ‘on’ and ‘off road’ about these as well as the rides listed in this cycling safety as well as biking etiquette guidelines. Mokau brochure please visit www.hamiltonwaikato. www.nzcycletrail.com/plan-your-ride com/cycling Taupo Please note the grades indicated are guidelines and have been Lake Taupo taken from the NZCT and track park websites. Turangi Thermal Explorer Highway Tracks & Trails Hamilton City River Rides Avantidrome - home of cycling HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL This shared walkway and cycleway runs for 10km through With Olympic medal winning cyclists such as Sarah Ulmer In the north-east of the region is one of its hidden gems – central Hamilton, along the banks of the Waikato River. (road and track) and Sarah Walker (BMX) already calling the Hauraki Rail Trail. This 79km trail makes a great three The track is well signposted and can be accessed at Cambridge home, the town has also recently become day ride and stretches from Thames on the Coromandel multiple points along the river. It stretches between New Zealand’s official home of cycling due to the opening of Peninsula to the historic Waikino Railway Station and onto Pukete in the north, where it links with the nearby the new national cycling centre of excellence. Waihi in the east, and the spa town of Te Aroha to the south. Hamilton Mountain Bike Track in Pukete Farm Park, and The $28.5 million Avantidrome features a world class The Hauraki Rail Trail follows two historic rail lines, combining Hamilton Gardens in the south. It is suitable for riders of 250m velodrome track, the Gallagher Bike Skills Park spectacular scenery with a glimpse into the area’s rich gold all fitness and experience levels. There are park benches and links with nearby BMX, road, trail and mountain biking mining past. It’s easy gradient makes it perfect for relaxed and grassy areas along the track with scenic views of the facilities. It also features an area large enough to host riding and family adventures. river and CBD, and it forms part other indoor sports and community events and houses The Hauraki Rail Trail is divided into three sections – Thames of the wider Te Awa River Ride. the offices of national sporting organisations such as Bike to Paeroa, Paeroa to Waihi and Paeroa to NZ, Paracycling NZ, Triathlon NZ, High Performance NZ, Te Aroha. Most people begin at the Thames end of the University of Waikato, a café, public fitness centre, bike shop trail, taking in the small gold mining town’s charms before and office space. embarking on the 33km journey to Paeroa. The facility provides a base for New Zealand’s cycling elite The 25km Paeroa to Waihi leg winds through the stunning but is also available for community use, allowing those keen Karangahake Gorge, famous for its gold mining history, while to give track cycling a go to follow in the footsteps of the the 21km ride from Paeroa to Te Aroha (35km from Waikino country’s legends. to Te Aroha) offers views of Mount Te Aroha and the option of a relaxing soak in Te Aroha Mineral Spas at the end. HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Located in the heart of Hamilton Unearth the area’s rich gold mining history River and cityscape vistas HIGHLIGHTS Cycle through the spectacular Karangahake Gorge Hamilton Gardens, at the track’s southern end Explore old railway tunnels World class indoor velodrome track Enjoy a mineral spa in Te Aroha after a day of riding LENGTH: 10km GRADE: 1-2 Links to nearby BMX, road, trail and AT A mountain biking facilities Thames to Paeroa: 33km Grade: 1 Access: This ride can AT A be accessed at various GLANCE Open to the community for a range Paeroa to Waikino: 14km Grade: 1 points along the trail of programmes including 'have a go' AT A GLANCE and track cycling lessons GLANCE Waikino to waihi: 11km Grade: 1 Paeroa to Te Aroha: 21km Grade: 1 For more information visit: LENGTH: 250m GRADE: N/A www.hamiltonwaikato.com/hamilton-city-river-rides Access: This ride can be accessed from various points along Access: State Highway 1, just north of Cambridge the trail. For more information visit: www.avantidrome.co.nz For more information visit: www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz Tracks & Trails Te Awa - The Great New Zealand RIver Ride The TImber Trail Hamilton Mountain Bike Track This scenic 70km river ride is under construction between The Timber Trail follows historic tramways through the ancient Conveniently located within Hamilton’s northern city limits, Hamilton Ngaruawahia and Horahora, 20km south of the Mighty River native forest of the Pureora Forest Park. It stretches for 85km Mountain Bike Track in Pukete Farm Park is great for riders looking Domain at Lake Karapiro. The route weaves through rural and between Pureora Village and the old logging town of Ongarue, for something close to the city, cramming lots of track into a urban landscapes, taking in waterfalls and historic Maori sites as offering riders a backcountry adventure through an area abundant relatively small, centralised area. well as trendy shops, cafes and eateries. in birdlife. The largely flat track is surrounded by native tree plantings. The sections through Hamilton city, Horotiu and between the The trail takes in 42 bridges, including eight suspension bridges, as Its easy contour is suitable for beginners and families as well as Avantidrome, Cambridge and Lake Karapiro are complete it winds its way through giant rimu, totara and kahikatea trees. The more advanced riders who will appreciate the track’s tight twists and ready to ride now while the remaining sections are due for area was once home to a booming logging industry and much of and turns, table top jump and the more rugged northern corner. completion by 2016. The tracks are primarily wide, smooth and the trail follows the Ellis & Burnand Ongarue Tramway. The tramway largely flat making Te Awa suitable for cyclists of all fitness and is the longest bush tramway in New Zealand and experience levels. a highlight of the journey is the Ongarue Spiral. Once complete, Te Awa will link with the Waikato River Trails near The Timber Trail can be cycled in either direction, but north Horahora, providing cyclists with 170km of trails to enjoy. to south is the easier option. The trail can be completed in one to three days (average two days to complete). HIGHLIGHTS Ride through ancient native forest, abundant in birdlife Follow New Zealand’s longest bush tramway and see the HIGHLIGHTS marvel of engineering that is the Ongarue Spiral Travel over 42 bridges – eight of them suspension bridges River views and a mix of rural and urban landscapes HIGHLIGHTS Experience a slice of New Zealand’s forestry history Wide track
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