W2K and Headland loop (Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay) – 1 Day Package

Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay (W2K)
Grade: 3 Intermediate
Distance: 13 kms
TIME: 2 – 2.5 hours riding | 3.5 – 4 hours total tour time

Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay (W2K) & Headland Loop
Grade: 3 Intermediate
Distance: 22.5kms
TIME: 3.5 – 4.5 hours riding | 5 – 6 hours total tour time

Our W2K and Headland Loop package is without a doubt the best way to experience the spectacular scenery from the Great Lake Trail by 2 wheels.

Starting from Boojum Dell. The trail climbs steadily up through native bush and up onto the headland providing great views across the lake and back down into Kinloch. At the junction of the Headland Loop there is a Toilet and map.

From here you have the option to ride the Headland Loop trail that follows the top of the Whangamata Bluffs out to the end of the headland. More great native bush and awesome views across the lake to the Kaimanawas, Karangahape Cliffs and Tongariro National Park (the best view anywhere of Great Lake Taupo). There is also a short lookout trail that offers views of Kinloch and Whangamata Bay. 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 of the track 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.

This trip can be run in the opposite direction too. 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 downhills and a workout!

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