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Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour
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Mon
18 Nov
Tue
19 Nov
Wed
20 Nov
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Guides, bike hire, transport and packed lunch provided for this 2 day biking adventure along the Great Lake Trail
Next availability: Mon, 18 Nov
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USD 184.92
Bike Hire & Transport
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Bike hire and bike transfers from the start and end of the Great Lake Trail
Next availability: Mon, 18 Nov
From
USD 98.62
Highlights
Western Bay Scenic 2 Day Mountain Biking Tour
Ride the Great Lake Trail on this 2-day Grade 3 mountain biking tour, a perfect way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Great Lake Taupo region. You will be biking the 19.5 km Kawakawa section (Orakau & K2K) on Day 1 and the 21km W2K section on Day 2. The Great Lake Trail is one of the most popular trails of the New Zealand Cycle Trail network. You will be riding along undulating pumice trails through native forest and wetlands, where the landscape unfolds to reveal stunning views across the water to the majestic volcanic mountains of the Tongariro National Park. Dramatic scenery combines with serene lake views, powerful waterfalls, native bird song and incredible trail quality to deliver an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
Orakau and K2K (Kawakawa Bay to Kinloch) Grade 3 Distance 19km – Approx 2.5-3 hours
Great Lake Trail
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeMountain biking is a great way to experience the particular scenery from the Great Lake trail. Where else in the world do you ride all year round (pumice) tracks with extensive views of the lake & mountains, and could see people Rock climbing. Start at Whangamata road car park, and finish in Kinloch. On this Ride you will follow the trail down Orakau stream and through flax wetlands, native bush to Kawakawa Bay (beautiful bay on lake edge) – along the way see Tongariro national park. From Kawakawa bay start steadily climbing rough native bush to headland which provides great views over Lake Taupo, at headland you will start descending back down into Kinloch. Some good climbs but short, less challenging for less experienced and less fit riders. If you prefer to just ride the Orakau leg, you can opt to have a boat transfer back to Kinloch. Additional boat transfer charge will apply.
W2K and headloop (Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay) Grade 3 Distance 22.2km – Approx 3.5 – 4 hours
Great Lake Trail
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe trail climbs steadily up through native bush onto the headland providing great views across the lake and back down into Kinloch. Here you have the option to ride the Headland Loop - which follows the Whangamata Bluffs. Great native bush and awesome views across the lake to the Kaimanawas, Karangahape Cliffs and Tongariro National Park Taupo). Listen out for the birds!! Once back at the junction, you will continue to ride down the undulating pumice trail through that loops around contours on the hillside through native bush. At the end you will ride through farmland, past paddocks of sheep and down into Whakaipo Bay which is one of the last untouched public and farmed reserves left on the shores of Lake Taupo. This place is so rustic and raw, you will be speechless. A good climb still for less experienced or less fit riders that rewards you with everything you could want from a ride; great views, fast and flowing down hills, a real mountain bike ride pleaser.
What's included
INCLUDED
Fully Guided Package including Transport to and from Trails
Professional guide - on tours
Bottled water
Snacks
Transport to starting Point: On request only (if you don't have your own car) Call to arrange.
DOC (Department of Conservation) Concession Fee
Bike Hire & Transport Package only
Gear List: Please refer to our Gear list tab on our website for what to wear and bring.
NOT INCLUDED
Additional Boat Transfer - additional boat transfer fee will be charged if you want a boat transfer
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Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Price is based on min 2 adults
Location
Address
1568/1634 Whangamata Road, Marotiri 3492, New Zealand
Provider
Taupo Kayaking Adventures