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Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour
Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour
Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour
Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour

Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour

By Taupo Kayaking Adventures
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$126 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Great Lake Trail
    • 3351, Taupo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Taupo Kayaking Adventures
    • 876 Acacia Bay Road
    • 3330, Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

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Bike Hire & Transport
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Bike hire and bike transfers from the start and end of the Great Lake Trail

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$126.35 x 2 AdultsS$252.70

Total
Price is S$252.70
Until Sun, 10 Nov
Fully guided
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Guides, bike hire, transport and packed lunch provided for this 2 day biking adventure along the Great Lake Trail

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$236.90 x 2 AdultsS$473.80

Total
Price is S$473.80
Until Sun, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFully Guided Package including Transport to and from Trails
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide - on tours
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport to starting Point: On request only (if you don't have your own car) Call to arrange.
  • What's includedWhat's includedDOC (Department of Conservation) Concession Fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedBike Hire & Transport Package only
  • What's includedWhat's includedGear List: Please refer to our Gear list tab on our website for what to wear and bring.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional Boat Transfer - additional boat transfer fee will be charged if you want a boat transfer

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Price is based on min 2 adults

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Orakau and K2K (Kawakawa Bay to Kinloch) Grade 3 Distance 19km – Approx 2.5-3 hours
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Great Lake Trail
  • 3h
Mountain 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.
Day 2: W2K and headloop (Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay) Grade 3 Distance 22.2km – Approx 3.5 – 4 hours
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Great Lake Trail
  • 3h
The 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGreat Lake Trail
    • 3351, Taupo, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETaupo Kayaking Adventures
    • 876 Acacia Bay Road
    • 3330, Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

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