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The best cycling routes in Waikato

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Cycling in Waikato is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of New Zealand. So you can find your perfect Waikato bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Te Hutewai Road Gravel Section – Te Toto Gorge Viewpoint loop from Raglan Harbour

42.5km

03:19

850m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Victoria Battery Ruins – Karangahake Rail Tunnel loop from Waihi

39.4km

03:31

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Huka Falls Lookout – Huka Falls loop from Rangatira Park

28.2km

02:10

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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148

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4. Victoria Battery Ruins – Karangahake Rail Tunnel loop from Paeroa

49.1km

04:16

400m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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120

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5. Huka Falls – Huka Falls Lookout loop from Acacia Bay

40.0km

03:03

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Te Awa River Ride – Te Awa Bridge loop from Beerescourt

41.2km

02:33

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Kinloch Bay on Lake Taupō – Kawakawa Bay Shelter loop from Kinloch

31.3km

03:06

500m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Punnet Café – Captains Quarters Motor Inn loop from Cambridge

51.3km

03:07

290m

300m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lakefront Pathway – Taupo Lakefront loop from Taupō

23.5km

01:28

140m

Expert bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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10. Te Awa Bridge – Te Awa River Ride loop from Ngāruawāhia

41.7km

02:38

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Waikato

1. Te Hutewai Road Gravel Section – Te Toto Gorge Viewpoint loop from Raglan Harbour

2. Victoria Battery Ruins – Karangahake Rail Tunnel loop from Waihi

3. Huka Falls Lookout – Huka Falls loop from Rangatira Park

4. Victoria Battery Ruins – Karangahake Rail Tunnel loop from Paeroa

5. Huka Falls – Huka Falls Lookout loop from Acacia Bay

6. Te Awa River Ride – Te Awa Bridge loop from Beerescourt

7. Kinloch Bay on Lake Taupō – Kawakawa Bay Shelter loop from Kinloch

8. Punnet Café – Captains Quarters Motor Inn loop from Cambridge

9. Lakefront Pathway – Taupo Lakefront loop from Taupō

10. Te Awa Bridge – Te Awa River Ride loop from Ngāruawāhia

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