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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: December 4, 2025

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1. View of Papanui Point – Te Toto Gorge Viewpoint loop from Raglan Harbour

42.5km

03:19

850m

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

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4.8

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225

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

28.2km

02:10

340m

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

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

34.7km

03:04

340m

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

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191

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

48.6km

04:14

400m

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

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4.8

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130

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

40.0km

03:03

440m

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

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119

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

41.7km

02:35

180m

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

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121

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

31.3km

03:06

500m

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

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8. Kawakawa Bay Shelter loop from Wairakei Village

26.0km

02:36

450m

440m

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

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

51.3km

03:07

290m

300m

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

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10. Lakefront Pathway – Taupō Lakefront loop from Taupō

25.7km

01:34

140m

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

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The best cycling routes in Waikato

1. View of Papanui Point – Te Toto Gorge Viewpoint loop from Raglan Harbour

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

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

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. Kawakawa Bay Shelter loop from Wairakei Village

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

10. Lakefront Pathway – Taupō Lakefront loop from Taupō

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