First part of tour is going past Rays Rest a local motor home freedom camping area, this has a lovely view of the bay and makes for some lovely photos. Around this area their are bird hides and they offer some gorgeous views of bird life in the area.
There will be country parts of trail going to Waitakaruru, a lovely flat track which is made just for cyclists. You see the beautiful Miranda and Kaiaua in many different ways. There is a cafe and dairy at Waitakaruru
You will discover many farm life areas on the trail. Every area you travel through on hauraki rail trail is definately rural life at its best.
The Waihou river runs all through the Hauraki Trail, in summer some children and adults swim in the river it really has a lovely aptmosphere, its part of the tour many take their time and make sure they have togs for.
The tunnel is one part of Trail that is fun, we encourage light usage, if you have a Ebike then you can go through with your bike light.
Hauraki Rail Trail, Waikato
96 Richmond Street, Thames, Thames, New Zealand.
The ultimate Hauraki Rail Trail Tour. All inclusive in price, accommodation, activities, lunch, bike hire, Shuttles, luggage transfers.
The ultimate Hauraki Rail Trail Tour. All inclusive in price, accommodation, activities, lunch, bike hire, Shuttles, luggage transfers.
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Children to ride ebikes 16 and over unless parental consent. 20% payment/deposit. Must sign waiver for safe operation of Ebikes or normal bikes. Please look at terms of service here: click here https://www.jollybikes.co.nz/tours/
Charges for cancellations at short notice: Cancellations within the last 4 days before the event: Full fee applies. Cancellations between 4 and 14 days before the event: 50% of the fee applies. Cancellations between 14 and 28 days: 20% of the fee applies. For agents, the same conditions apply. Minimal charges, to help cover administration costs: Small bookings, value up to NZD250: NZD25. Booking value over NZD250: NZD50.
Recommendations: Check out the bird-hides in Miranda. If you get lucky you might be in for a free guided bird walk. Have a short stop at the Kopu bridge to have a look back at Thames to get a great view. While in Paeroa, Visit the L&P Cafe and the giant L&P Bottle for a photo. Check out the Windows Walkway which is in the Karangahake Gorge to enjoy the bush and to see the Gold-Mining history in the area. Check out the bird-hides in Miranda. If you get lucky you might be in for a free guided bird walk. Have a short stop at the Kopu bridge to have a look back at Thames to get a great view. While in Paeroa, Visit the L&P Cafe and the giant L&P Bottle for a photo. Check out the Windows Walkway which is in the Karangahake Gorge.
96 Richmond Street, Thames, Thames, New Zealand.
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