MTB - Western Bay SCENIC - 2 Day Guided Tour Package. Trails: Orakau & K2K and W2K

Mountain biking is a great way to experience the particular scenery from the Great Lake trail. Where else in the world do you ride all year round (pumice) tracks with extensive views of the lake & mountains, and could see people Rock climbing.

Total Distance 19.5 km – Approx  3 - 3.5  hours 

(Orakau to Kawakawa Bay – 10.25km,  Kawakawa Bay – Kinloch – 9.25km)

Start at Whangamata road car park, and finish in Kinloch.

On this Ride you will follow the trail down Orakau stream and through flax wetlands, native bush to Kawakawa Bay (beautiful bay on lake edge) – along the way see Tongariro national park. From Kawakawa bay start steadily climbing rough native bush to headland which provides great views over Lake Taupo, at headland you will start descending back down into Kinloch.

Some good climbs but short, less challenging for less experienced and less fit riders.

On this trip you could just ride the Orakau leg and have a boat transfer back to Kinloch. Additional Boat Transfer charge will apply.

Total Distance 22.2km – Approx 3.5 – 4 hours

(W2K – 13km, Headland Loop – 9.5km)

Start at Kinloch Reserve or at Boojum Dell, and finish in Whakaipo Bay.

You will begin your ride from the Kinloch Domain, follow the markers around the marina and along the waterfront and then up a gully to Boojum Dell. The trail climbs steadily up through native bush and up onto the headland providing great views across the lake and back down into Kinloch. At the junction of the Headland Loop there is a Toilet and map.

From here you have the option to ride the Headland Loop trail that follows the top of the Whangamata Bluffs out to the end of the headland. More great native bush and awesome views across the lake to the Kaimanawas, Karangahape Cliffs and Tongariro National Park (the best view anywhere of Great Lake Taupo). There is also a short lookout trail that offers views of Kinloch and Whangamata Bay. Listen out for the birds!!

Once back at the junction, you will continue to ride down the undulating pumice trail through that loops around contours on the hillside through native bush. At the end of the track you will ride through farmland, past paddocks of sheep and down into Whakaipo Bay which is one of the last untouched public and farmed reserves left on the shores of Lake Taupo. This place is so rustic and raw, you will be speechless.

A good climb still for less experienced or less fit riders that rewards you with everything you could want from a ride; great views, fast and flowing down hills, a real mountain bike ride pleaser.

Tours include:

• Courtesy transport from our base in Acacia Bay to and from trails
• Hard tail mountain bike  and equipment hire (bike,helmet, puncture repair kit)
• Snacks & refreshment
• Doc concession ticket
• Having a guide is a great way to maximize the enjoyment of the trip for all participating. Our guides will not only show you the way and manage any incidents, they will brief riders on upcoming trail segments and can also explain some of the history of the area. Our guides strive to provide the best possible biking experience, catering the trip to suit each individual’s needs and riding ability. They provide for a safer trip and are also very handy for unexpected incidents such as a tyre puncture.

Times (can be flexible with times for group bookings)

• 9am or 

Starting Location

• Our Base – Unit 2 876 Acacia Bay Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo

Gear List:

• Please view our website under GEAR LIST for what to wear and bring, no jeans please.                            https://www.tka.co.nz/gear-list/ 

• Please arrive wearing the appropriate clothing and already have sunblock applied, so we can keep to  tour time.