Rotary Ride, Huka Falls and Aratiatia Dam

Rotary Ride (Spa Park to Huka Falls & Return)
Grade: 2 – 3 Easy to Intermediate
Distance: 11 kms
TIME: 2 – 2.5 hours riding | plus 20 minutes at Huka Falls | 3.5 – 4 hours total tour time

Rotary Ride & Aratiatia Dam
Grade: 2 – 3 Easy to Intermediate
Distance: 24kms
TIME: 4 – 4.5 hours riding | plus 30 minutes at Huka Falls & Aratiatia Dam | 5.5 – 6 hours total tour time

Allow a leisurely 2-3 hours to complete the trail from Spa Park to Huka Falls and back; or 5-6 hours if you choose to continue on to the Aratiatia Dam.

This is one of our more popular mountain biking packages which is great for beginners and also advanced riders alike due to the various riding options available.

Everyone will start at Spa Thermal Park and bike through to Huka Falls. The biking trail follows the Waikato River through native bush and passes Huka Lodge before emerging at Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most highly visited natural attraction. There are plenty of viewing platforms at Huka Falls so make sure you get a photo of the most photographed scenic attraction in New Zealand!

From Huka Falls, you will have several options. Advanced riders can opt to extend the ride to Aratiatia Dam to watch the dam gate open while the rest can wait with a hot cuppa at the Hub Café or carry on to the nearby Craters MTB Park for some easy riding.

The Aratiatia Dam gates open at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (summer), and 10am, 12pm and 2pm (winter) and are an impressive sight. If you are biking with our guide, he will time your ride appropriately. The trail to Aratiatia Dam begins with a short climb but eases and is suitable for most beginners.

You will then bike back towards Huka Falls past the Wairakei geothermal power station and trough the back of Wairakei Resort along a beautiful green thermal stream to meet up with the rest of your group.

Once everybody is gathered back at Huka Falls, you can choose to ride back to Spa Park the same way you came or get our courtesy transport to drop you back to base.

There are just too many attractions to list on this ride, why not make a day of it and spend the day visiting some of them. A great one for the family.

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)

Starting Location

Our Base – Unit 2 876 Acacia Bay Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo

Prices:

Bike Hire & 2 Way Transport

NZD $130 per person for 1-2 people (minimum 2 people to run bike hire & transport)
NZD $120 per person for 3 people
NZD $110 per person for 4 plus people

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Guided Tour Package

NZD $245 per person for 1-2 people (minimum 2 people to run tour)
NZD $215 per person for 3 people
NZD $190 per person for 4 plus people