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Hauraki

Hauraki Rail Trail

This trip is designed for the casual cyclist; it is a scenic off-road cycle trail on a disused railway line. From Thames to Waihi the path cuts through the heart of New Zealand’s dairy farm region and passes through the spectacular Karangahake Gorge with a 1.1 km section of tunnel. Remains of old gold mines can be seen in the Gorge; the town of Waihi has an open cast gold mine that still operates.

Number of Days: 4

Destination: New Zealand
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Dates & Prices
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Overview

This trip is designed for the casual cyclist; it is a scenic off-road cycle trail on a disused railway line. From Thames to Waihi the path cuts through the heart of New Zealand’s dairy farm region and passes through the spectacular Karangahake Gorge with a 1.1 km section of tunnel. Remains of old gold mines can be seen in the Gorge; the town of Waihi has an open cast gold mine that still operates.

This tour will run with a minimum of four cyclists.

Itinerary

DAY 1 WAIHI
We will meet you at your Auckland hotel and drive to Thames to commence cycling. Ride from Thames to Waihi, a historic gold mining town, only 10 minutes from the beautiful Waihi Beach.

DAY 2 Te Aroha
We retrace our steps through the gorge to Paeroa then on to Te Aroha, home to the luxurious, historic Te Aroha Mineral Spas and the Te Aroha Leisure Pools.

DAY 3 Matamata
We continue cycling from Te Aroha on a newly opened section of the Hauraki Rail Trail to Matamata.  In the afternoon, we have the option of a cycle ride on terrain that is flat to gently undulating beneath the Kaimai Ranges or a bush walk to Wairere falls (the walk to the base of the falls takes approx. 75minutes return and is highly recommended.

DAY 4 Auckland
After breakfast, we travel to the Hobbiton Movie Set followed by lunch at Shire’s Cafe. After lunch, we return to Auckland. About 3 hrs drive.

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Dates & Prices

Depart: 14-Mar-2021
Finish: 17-Mar-2021
  • NZ$1590.00 pp twin share.
    Single Supplement: NZ$280.00

    Hybrid: NZ$160.00
    e-Bike: NZ$240.00

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Depart: 08-Feb-2021
Finish: 11-Feb-2021
  • NZ$1590.00 pp twin share.
    Single Supplement: NZ$280.00

    Hybrid: NZ$160.00
    e-Bike: NZ$240.00

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Depart: 16-Jan-2021
Finish: 19-Jan-2021
  • NZ$1590.00 pp twin share.
    Single Supplement: NZ$280.00

    Hybrid: NZ$160.00
    e-Bike: NZ$240.00

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Included

What’s included

3 nights accommodation (mostly 3 and 4 star)

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners

Full minibus support

Experienced guide/ cycle mechanic

Pedaltours souvenir cycle jersey

Daily route directions and coloured maps with profiles

Fully guided Hobbiton™ Movie Set tour

Excellent, well-maintained bikes with pannier/carry bags included (e-bikes available)

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56 Tawa Road, Kumeu
Auckland, 0891

Phone +64 9 585 1338  +64 22 495 4660

Email info@pedaltours.co.nz

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