The Waikato River Trails

The Waikato is home to some of New Zealand’s most stunning natural scenery and there is no better way to experience this than the Waikato River Trails! The Waikato River Trails are a multi-purpose trails ideal for mountain biking, walking and running that follows the Waikato River’s banks between Atiamuri and Pokaiwhenua Bridge.

The Waikato River Trails is a fantastic journey that showcases five lakes, five hydro dams and a number of small towns and villages, highlighting some authentic Waikato heartland. Due to it’s central location, Argent Motor Lodge in Hamilton, is the perfect place to base yourself when you want to experience the beauty of the Waikato River Trails.

Sections on the Waikato River Trails:

• Karapiro section (Pokaiwhenua Bridge Carpark to Arapuni Village), 11.5km, Grade 3(Intermediate)
• Arapuni section (Arapuni Village to Waipapa Dam), 36km, Grade 3-5 (Intermediate – advanced)
• Waipapa section (Waipapa Dam to Mangakino Lakefront), 19km, Grade 4 (Advanced)
• Maraetai section (Mangakino Lakefront to Whakamaru Dam), 12.1km, Grade 3 (Intermediate)
• Whakamaru section (Whakamaru Dam to Atiamuri), 23.5km, Grade 3 (Intermediate)

Not sure which trail is right for you? Don’t hesitate to talk to our local expert team here at Argent Motor Lodge!