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.
Waihora Link
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.
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 -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
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).
$299 - $399 Book now -
Custom transfers
Mangakino Shuttle Service
Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery of the famous Waikato River Trail as you Bike or walk in an ever-changing, Breathtaking landscape, for just a few hours, or travel more of the trail over 2 to 5 days. Shuttle, Bike Hire and accommodation available.
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Ferries & water taxis
Taxicat Adventures - Ultimate Great Lake Trails Bike Transfer
Taxicat offers a unique water taxi transfer service for the Great Lake Trails.
$65 - $86 -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
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 -
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 -
Activities & tours
Camp Epic - Timber Trail Shuttles, Hire, Glamping
Shuttles, bike/ebike hire and glamping accommodation on the Timber Trail - one of New Zealand's Great Rides.
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Cycling & Mountain Biking
42 Traverse Guided E-Bike Ride
Known as one of the best adventure mountain bike rides in New Zealand. A 46km Grade 3 guided mountain e-bike tour through the Tongariro Forest. The 42 Traverse takes you into sub-alpine New Zealand with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
$299 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
FourB - Great Lake Trails 2-Day All Inclusive Package
Two nights B&B accommodation, meals and transport to mountain bike the Great Lake Trails over 2 days including the boat transfer from Waihaha on the first day and the K2K/W2K sections on the second day.
$549 Book now
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