Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

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Waikato River Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.88 km

View of the Waikato River on the Road to Huka Falls

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6.33 km

Bridge to Huka Falls

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6.75 km

Huka Falls

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The spectacle of these tumultuous waters passing from a waterfall to a narrow gorge is quite striking. It is easy to measure the force generated at this location by the …

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7.13 km

Viewpoint

10.3 km

Waikato River

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13.0 km

Lake Aratiatia

Lake

14.1 km

Aratiatia Dam

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The dam opens every two hours from 10 am to 4 pm and then the water flows through for about 15 minutes. In winter, the opening is at 16 o'clock away.

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19.5 km

Thermal Stream

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20.8 km

Waikato River

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33.0 km

Lake Taupo Lookout

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37.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

12.3 km

5.10 km

4.35 km

1.15 km

137 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

10.1 km

6.95 km

3.26 km

2.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Friday 6 March

22°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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