A short ferry crossing will take riders and bikes to the Te Akau side of Whaingaroa Harbour. 45km bike ride around the harbour along farmlands and native bush.
Mixture of gravel and sealed roads will finish at the Te Uku Coffee Shop where you can enjoy a nice coppa.
Return by car to Raglan.
This trip will take between 2 and 3 hours.
Level : average with 3 harder climbs
Bridal Veil Falls - Te Uku WindFarm
A 1 hour bike ride over rolling farmlands will bring you to the beautiful Bridal Veil Falls (Waireinga).
Descent the 260 steps to the bottom of the fall, have a picnic and continue your ride on the new track to the viewing platform of Te Uku Windfarm.
Level : average with a few longer climbs
2 Day Bike Tour Raglan - Nikau Cave
A harbour crossing & 36km bike ride along stunning valleys and amazing coastal scenery will bring you to The Nikau Cave Cafe in Waikaretu where you will be guided through a 1km long cave with stalactites, stalagmites and glowworms.
After a good nights rest at the cafe's cosy cabin, you'll bike back to Te Akau wharf , where you'll be picked up by boat to return to Raglan.
One way bike ride and return by car can be arranged.
Note : reasonable level of fitness required - bookings essential
Round Mt Karioi
This is Raglan's classic ride. 45km around beautiful Mt Karioi on mainly gravel roads. Views are amazing : Mt Taranaki, The Tasman, Te Toto Gorge,...
This is a challenging ride which will take between 2 - 4 hours.
Option for 2 day trip available with overnight stay at Ruapuke Campground. (contact for more details)
level : medium challenging (no flat sections)
Ruapuke Thunder Track Sunset Ride
This is the perfect summer evening ride. Climb on private farmland to the bush line of Mt Karioi and cruise downhill to the farm house to enjoy the famous Ruapuke sunset with a beer or coffee.
Return by car to Raglan
Level : average.
Note : tour only available during daylight saving period.
