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Waikato

Nikau Cave Café – Waikaretu Bush Walk loop from Nikau Cave & Café

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New Zealand
Waikato

Nikau Cave Café – Waikaretu Bush Walk loop from Nikau Cave & Café

Hard

2

riders

Nikau Cave Café – Waikaretu Bush Walk loop from Nikau Cave & Café

03:15

42.7km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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9 m

Nikau Cave Café

Highlight • Cafe

Philip and Anne who run the cafe/accommodation are great. The roast their own coffee and it taste great. Simple accommodation, clean and tidy. Stop for a visit, or a stay, …

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2

1.91 km

Gravel road with a view of the Tasman Sea

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The road narrows down substantially in places but affords some great views over the Tasman Sea. The fences are poorly kept and wandering stock may be an issue.

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3

42.0 km

Waikaretu Bush Walk

Highlight • Trail

A nice reserve and stream. potentially suitable for a discrete over night stay, but Nikau Caves Cafe (with indoor beds...) is just down the road.

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42.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

4.57 km

2.78 km

121 m

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