3 – 3.5 hours. Grade 3.
Orakau to Kawakawa Bay – 10.25km.
Kawakawa Bay – Kinloch – 9.25km.
Total 19.5km one way
Mountain biking is a great way to explore the region on 2 wheels. The Orakau and K2K section of the Great Lake Trail is a great ride through various landscapes from wetlands to native bush.
You’ll meet us at our base in Taupo or in Kinloch where we will set off by vehicle to the start of the Orakau Section of the Great Lake Trail to begin your riding leg. Our ride will finish at 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 you will see Tongariro National Park. From Kawakawa bay you will 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.
You could also choose to ride just the Orakau leg and have a boat transfer pick you from Kawakawa Bay back to Kinloch.
Additional Boat Transfer charges will apply.
Guided Tour Includes:
- Guide / Full instruction
- Hard Tail Mountain bike, helmet, and puncture repair kit
- Snacks and refreshments
- DOC concession fee
- Transport to and from tracks – from our base or
- Transport: On request only (if you do not have your own transport to our base) – Pick up from/to Taupo CBD. Additional fees may apply. Please call or email to arrange.
- Complimentary Photos via our facebook page
Having a guide is a great way to maximize the enjoyment of the trip for all participating. Our guides will not only show you the way and manage any incidents, they will brief riders on upcoming trail segments and can also explain some of the history of the area. Our guides strive to provide the best possible biking experience, catering the trip to suit each individual’s needs and riding ability. They provide for a safer trip and are also very handy for unexpected incidents such as a tyre puncture.
Bike Hire & 2 Way Transport Includes:
- Hard Tail Mountain bike, helmet, and puncture repair kit
- Bike Lock (optional)
- DOC concession fee
- Transport to and from tracks – from our base or
- Transport: On request only (if you do not have your own transport to our base) – Pick up from/to Taupo CBD. Additional fees may apply. Please call or email to arrange.
Time (can be flexible with times for group bookings)
- 9am
Starting Location
- Our Base – Taupo
Prices:
Bike Hire & 2 Way Transport
- NZD $145 per person for 1-2 people (minimum 2 people to run bike hire & transport)
- NZD $135 per person for 3 people
- NZD $125 per person for 4 plus people
For E-Bikes an additional charge will apply – please call us on 0274801231 before booking
Guided Tour Package
- NZD $255 per person for 1-2 people (minimum 2 people to run tour)
- NZD $225 per person for 3 people
- NZD $200 per person for 4 plus people
For E-Bikes an additional charge will apply – please call us on 0274801231 before booking
Single Person
For a single person, please call office to see if other people have booked onto our different package options before booking. We can run the packages for a solo person, with an adjusted price as follows:
– Bike hire & transport – NZD $215.00
– Tour – NZD $440.00
*Price adjustment: If another booking comes through the price will be adjusted (refunded) to the 1-2 people pricing.
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