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Full Day Guided Waikato River Trail E-bike Tour

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Overview

This tour includes everything you need to enjoy a fantastic experience riding the scenic Karangahake Gorge and the historic townships of Waihi and Paeroa.
You'll be provided with premium quality e-bikes that are custom fitted to your needs before your ride. Lunch and morning afternoon teas include a mix of home baked goods and healthy snacks. All transport to and from the trail is provided in a comfortable modern air-conditioned shuttle van with your experienced guide at the wheel.

This tour is fully supported, so you can ride through the lush natural beauty of the gorge with the confidence that help and support is never far away.
Includes a guided tour around the rim of the Martha gold mine, and has options to extend your tour with museum visits or a historic train ride

The Karangahake gorge is surrounded by lush native bush and the whole area is steeped in gold mining history so this all provides a very special and unique riding experience.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Hot drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water included
  • Lunch A combination of home baked goodies and healthy food to suit any dietary requirements
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Waikino Gold Museum entry fee ($7.00)
  • Historic train ride ticket ($25.00)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Guests are picked up from their desired Auckland location and transported by air-conditioned shuttle van to the trail start in Waikino, Waikato area. Travel time to the trail is around two hours from Auckland. Drop-off after the ride also involves a two hour shuttle journey back to Auckland

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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What To Expect

Auckland (Pass By)

Pickup from selected hotel or agreed pickup location
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Waikato Region

Travel through the Waikato region to trail start in Waikino, in comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle van. Take advantage of the relaxing trip to take in the stunning greens of the backcountry farms and fields within the Waikato area.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Waikino

Ride the well groomed and easy riding cycle trail from Waikino to the historic gold mine town of Waihi. Along the way you can view many of the historic sites from the peak of the Martha Gold mine's operating days including the Victoria Batteries where gold ore was broken down and processed before being transported out on the railway that now forms part of the trail you'll ride. You can take an optional tour to the Waikino museum and get a guided tour under the gold processing urns that were used to heat up gold ore before being processed. Ride beside the beautiful natural bubbling river all the way to Waihi. View one of the most iconic and historic backcountry townships in the Waikato area and then take a tour around the gold mine rim.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Waihi Martha Mine Pit Rim Walkway

Follow your guide as they take you on a ride through the township of Waihi and up around the rim of the impressive Martha gold mine pit. At its peak operating time this was the second largest gold mine in the world and is now a spectacular site to view from the top of the pit rim. Your knowledgeable guide will offer you little tidbits of history to accompany the impressive sights to be seen on this mini side trip for your tour including viewing the massive water pump tower that was used to keep the mine shafts clear of water.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Waikino

Enjoy a picnic lunch with home cooked New Zealand fare and healthy options. Dietary restrictions are all catered to and you'll find the home-baked goodies yummy and nutritious.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Paeroa

Ride the remainder of the Karangahake Gorge trail, through to Paeroa. Along the way you'll ride through one of the longest cycle accessible tunnels in the country, at 1.1km long the Karangahake tunnel is steeped in history and is an exciting element of the ride. Also take note of the historic railway bridges that you cross and marvel at the engineering that was achieved more than one hundred years ago to support the railway in this area. The Karangahake Gorge is surrounded by lush native forest that shows off the spectacular natural beauty of backcountry New Zealand, offering a truly unique riding experience.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Waikato Region

Travel back through the Waikato region in our comfy tour van, back to Auckland
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Auckland (Pass By)

Drop off back at your pickup point in Auckland
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Guided Waikato River Trail E-bike Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Guided Waikato River Trail E-bike Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Hot drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water included.
  • Lunch. A combination of home baked goodies and healthy food to suit any dietary requirements.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Use of bicycle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Waikino Gold Museum entry fee ($7.00).
  • Historic train ride ticket ($25.00).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full Day Guided Waikato River Trail E-bike Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Guided Waikato River Trail E-bike Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeHot drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water included
  • LunchA combination of home baked goodies and healthy food to suit any dietary requirements
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Use of bicycle
  • Waikino Gold Museum entry fee ($7.00)
  • Historic train ride ticket ($25.00)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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