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Cycle trails Western Bay of PlentySCENIC OPTIONS FOR EVERY RIDER
WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT
TE UREWERA
WESTERNBAY OF PLENTY
DISTRICT
KAIMĀĪ MAMAKU CONSERVATION
PARK
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2936
Bowentown
WaihīWaikino
Paeroa
Tirohia
Te Aroha
Te Poi
Okoroire
Tapapa
Pūtāruru
Mamaku
Wairakei
Waimangu
Rotorua
Taupō
Reporoa Murupara
Galatea
Frasertown
Tokoroa
Waihou
Waitoa
Tanners Point
Te Puna
Maketū
Paengaroa
Okere Falls
Pyes Pā
Ngawaro
Waitao
Mōtītī Island
Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Tuhua(Mayor Island)
Whakahau(Slipper Island)
Shoe Island
Whakaari(White Island)
Matakana Island
gisboRne
Aongatete
Kaharoa
Ōpōtiki
Waioeka
Matatā
Kawerau
Edgecumbe
ŌhiwaAwakeri
Waimana
Waiohau
KutarereTe Teko
Otakiri
Access to Coromandel
Athenree
Ōmokoroa(Mount Maunganui)
Waioeka Conservation
Area
Mt Ngongotaha
Te Whaiti
Ruatāhuna
Minginui
Ngāputahi
Hukutaia Domain
Whakarewarewa State Forest Park
McLaren Falls
Ngatuhoa Falls
Ōtanewainuku Waterfall
Raparapahoe Falls
KaiateFalls
Kaituna Wetland
Wairere Falls
(Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation
Park)
L AKE ROTORUA
L AKE TAUPŌL AKE
WAIK AREMOANA
SHELLYBAY
PAPA MOA BE ACH
TUHUAM ARINE
RESERVE
NEWDICKS BE ACH
M AKE TŪ BE ACH
M ATATĀ BE ACH
THORNTON BE ACH
ŌHIWAHARBOUR
ŌHOPEBE ACHWES T
END
BOWENTOWNBE ACH
PUKEHINA BE ACH
ŌTA M AR ĀK AU BE ACH
PIKOWAI BE ACH
OROK AWA BAY
HOMUNGA BAY
ATHENREE BE ACH
MOUNT M AIN BE ACHPILOT BAYBE ACHTAUR ANG A HARBOUR
M ATAK ANABE ACH
WHITUAREBAY
L AKEM ATAHINA
L AKEANIWHENUA
WHITIANGABAY
OM AIOBAY
PAPATE ABAY
L AKE ROTOITI
L AKE ROTOEHU
L AKE ROTOM A
L AKETAR AWER A
9K M OFFSHORE
49KM OFFSHORE
LET’S PUMP THOSE PEDALS From meandering coastal tracks to riverside trails, the Western Bay of Plenty offers an ever-expanding network of epic places to ride your bike.
With something for every age and ability, we invite you to explore the special places that reflect our heritage and environment at your own pace.
Try the Ōmokoroa Cycleway for unbeatable seaside views and bird life, or the popular Bowentown to Waihī Beach trail – a flat 3km cycle with an ice-cream waiting for you at the end.
Stop for a bit of haiku inspiration in Katikati or a photo with one of the town’s most famous former residents, an elephant seal named Humphrey.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this booklet is accurate at the time of publication in December 2021. However, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions or views expressed herein, and this information is subject to change.
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In Te Puke, you’ll travel under and over bridges and past the town’s old cemetery as you traverse nearby rural paddocks.
More serious riders can accept the ultimate challenge - a 51km trail from Papamoa, through Paengaroa, and onto Okere Falls near Lake Rotoiti.
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WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT
TE UREWERA
WESTERNBAY OF PLENTY
DISTRICT
KAIMĀĪ MAMAKU CONSERVATION
PARK
2
25
35
2
26
2
26
27
27
2
2
33
30
32
32
46
47
41
5
5
5
38
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38
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1
1
1
30
5
30
2
35
35
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2936
Bowentown
WaihīWaikino
Paeroa
Tirohia
Te Aroha
Te Poi
Okoroire
Tapapa
Pūtāruru
Mamaku
Wairakei
Waimangu
Rotorua
Taupō
Reporoa Murupara
Galatea
Frasertown
Tokoroa
Waihou
Waitoa
Tanners Point
Te Puna
Maketū
Paengaroa
Okere Falls
Pyes Pā
Ngawaro
Waitao
Mōtītī Island
Moutohorā (Whale Island)
Tuhua(Mayor Island)
Whakahau(Slipper Island)
Shoe Island
Whakaari(White Island)
Matakana Island
gisboRne
Aongatete
Kaharoa
Ōpōtiki
Waioeka
Matatā
Kawerau
Edgecumbe
ŌhiwaAwakeri
Waimana
Waiohau
KutarereTe Teko
Otakiri
Access to Coromandel
Athenree
Ōmokoroa(Mount Maunganui)
Waioeka Conservation
Area
Mt Ngongotaha
Te Whaiti
Ruatāhuna
Minginui
Ngāputahi
Hukutaia Domain
Whakarewarewa State Forest Park
McLaren Falls
Ngatuhoa Falls
Ōtanewainuku Waterfall
Raparapahoe Falls
KaiateFalls
Kaituna Wetland
Wairere Falls
(Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation
Park)
L AKE ROTORUA
L AKE TAUPŌL AKE
WAIK AREMOANA
SHELLYBAY
PAPA MOA BE ACH
TUHUAM ARINE
RESERVE
NEWDICKS BE ACH
M AKE TŪ BE ACH
M ATATĀ BE ACH
THORNTON BE ACH
ŌHIWAHARBOUR
ŌHOPEBE ACHWES T
END
BOWENTOWNBE ACH
PUKEHINA BE ACH
ŌTA M AR ĀK AU BE ACH
PIKOWAI BE ACH
OROK AWA BAY
HOMUNGA BAY
ATHENREE BE ACH
MOUNT M AIN BE ACHPILOT BAYBE ACHTAUR ANG A HARBOUR
M ATAK ANABE ACH
WHITUAREBAY
L AKEM ATAHINA
L AKEANIWHENUA
WHITIANGABAY
OM AIOBAY
PAPATE ABAY
L AKE ROTOITI
L AKE ROTOEHU
L AKE ROTOM A
L AKETAR AWER A
9K M OFFSHORE
49KM OFFSHORE
3km one way; optional side trails or loops
Flat, grade 1
Mixture of sealed, gravel and boardwalk
Start or finish at Waihī Beach Surf Lifesaving Club or Anzac Bay, Bowentown
Other entry/exit options from any road near the trail
SHELLY BAY
ANZ AC BAY
WAIHĪ BE ACH‘NORTH END’
ISL AND VIEW
AthenreeBowentown
Waihī Beach
BOWENTOWN BLVD
BROADWAY RDTHE LOOP
SHAW RD
OCEAN VIEW RD
SAVAGE AVE
BRIGHTON RD
W
AIHI B
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RD
DILLON ST
BEACH RD
SEAFORTH RD SEAFORTH RD
SEAFORTH RD EMERTO
N R
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ATHENR
EE RD
WILSON RD
Approx. 1km
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WAIHĪ BEACH TO BOWENTOWN
Get the best of both worlds with this popular coastal trail, which travels the length of Waihī Beach and Bowentown, with optional sidetracks that include the Athenree Estuary.
There are plenty of places you can stop along the way, such as reserves, playgrounds, cafés, shops and swimming spots.
Most of the trail is flat, but the view from the top of the eastern most point, above Cave Bay, is ample reward for the extra effort it takes to cycle there.
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EASY
A 10-minute drive east from Waihī, turn-off from State Highway 2
Easy access to coastal and harbour foreshores, which include wetlands and sand dunes, along the route
This is a shared walkway and cycleway, and can get very busy at times
Multiple toilet facilities along the way; drinking water is available at many of the beachside reserves
Minimal signage
KATIKATI VILLAGE TRAILS
Choose your distance and direction – whichever Katikati trail you opt for, you’ll get the chance to spot the art, birdlife and watersides this historic town is known for.
With each option located just a short distance from the centre of the village, it will be easy to grab something to eat or drink before or after your ride.
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PUKAKURA RD
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BEACH RD
BEACH RD
HIG
HFI
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RAWAKA DR
HEN
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WIL
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FAIRVIEW RD
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RIVERLEA
FRANCIS DR
PRESTON DR
RIVERSIDE
MURAL
Katikati
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Approx. 200m
Moore Park
Haiku Park
DigglemanPark
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Follows the river stopbank, before travelling through a pleasant residential area; includes an art installation near the 45m suspension bridge over the Uretara Stream; look out for river birds and boulders engraved with thought-provoking haiku poems
Includes road crossings at Mural Drive and Highfields Drive
Toilets, carpark and drinking water all available at Haiku Park
No signage
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C. Bird Walk Trail - Summerset Walkway & Cycleway
A. Haiku Path to Henry Road
B. Uretara Stream to Beach Road
Less than 5km (return)
5-25m elevation, grade 1
Mixture of concrete and sealed
Start and finish at Haiku Park, on the western side of Katikati’s main street
Can also be accessed from any nearby road
EASY
Approximately 11km (loop)
1-15m elevation, grade 1
Mixture of urban and rural roads, concrete pathways, grass reserves, gravel, orchard tractor tracks, and short bush trail
Start and finish at boat ramp and Humphrey statue, Uretara Stream, Noble Johnston Drive
Can be joined from any nearby road
EASY
Start/finish point is 50m from State Highway 2, which runs through Katikati’s main street, turn-off is near the Talisman Hotel and Restaurant
Features bird life, harbour views, wetlands and working orchards
Includes long sections along rural and urban roads; rural areas include vehicles travelling at high speeds
Toilets are located off Katikati’s main street, at Diggelmann Park, and at the harbour end of Beach Road; no drinking water available en route; limited car parking at the start and finish point, but there’s more available in nearby side roads
Signage when the trail leaves a road
Start/finish point is 50m from State Highway 2, which runs through Katikati’s main street, turn-off is near the Talisman Hotel and Restaurant
A family friendly trail which includes river wetlands, harbour views and art installations, along with description boards of the area’s bird life
Includes some roadside sections and road crossings
Toilets are located off Katikati’s main street, at Diggelmann Park; no drinking water available en route; limited car parking at the start and finish point, but there’s more available in nearby side roads
Map board in the seating area at the start
Approximately 5.8km (loop)
1-10m elevation, grade 1
Mixture of concrete, gravel and grass
Start and finish at boat ramp and Humphrey statue, Uretara Stream, Noble Johnston Drive
Can be joined from any nearby road
EASY
ŌMOKOROABE ACH
M ANGAWHAIBAY
WAIROARIVER
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ŌmokoroaMotuhoa
Island
Te Puna
Bethlehem
Ōtūmoetai
SNOD
GRAS
S RD
SN
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GR
ASS
RD
ARMSTRONG RD
WAIKARAKA PITUA
OIK
IMOKE R
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LOCHHEAD RD
TE P
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BORELL RD
OMOKOROA RD
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S POINT R D
CLA
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RD
TE PUNA STATION RD
PLUMMERS POINT RD
LYNLEY PARK DR
LAKESIDE TCE
THE ESPLANADE
JESS RD
TE PUNA STATION RD
WAIROA RD
NEWHAM RD
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Approx. 1km
Ōmokoroa Domain
Wairoa RiverReserve
Explore the growing seaside town of Ōmokoroa, along with Te Puna estuary, the Plummers Point peninsula and Wairoa River.
It’s worth checking beforehand which cafés you might want to detour to and stop at along the way - The Cider Factorie is also nearby.
Historic Ongarahu Pa, at the northern end of Plummers Point, is one of the most well-preserved defensive fortifications in New Zealand.
3 TE AWANUI – ŌMOKOROA TO WAIROA RIVER
ŌMOKOROABE ACH
M ANGAWHAIBAY
WAIROARIVER
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ŌmokoroaMotuhoa
Island
Te Puna
Bethlehem
Ōtūmoetai
SNOD
GRAS
S RD
SN
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RD
ARMSTRONG RD
WAIKARAKA PITUA
OIK
IMOKE R
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LOCHHEAD RD
TE P
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BORELL RD
OMOKOROA RD
P
LUM
MER
S POINT R D
CLA
RKE
RD
TE PUNA STATION RD
PLUMMERS POINT RD
LYNLEY PARK DR
LAKESIDE TCE
THE ESPLANADE
JESS RD
TE PUNA STATION RD
WAIROA RD
NEWHAM RD
P
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Approx. 1km
Ōmokoroa Domain
Wairoa RiverReserve
18km (one way)
some short inclines/declines, 50m elevation, grade 1
Mixture of mixture of gravel, boardwalk and road
Start or finish at Ōmokoroa Boat Club or Wairoa River Reserve
Other entry/exit options at Lynley Park Drive, Lakeside Terrace, Huharua Harbour Park, Jess Road and Newham Road
Ōmokoroa Boat Club is 23km from the Tauranga CBD; Wairoa River Reserve is 10km from the Tauranga CBD
INTERMEDIATEEASY to
This is a popular recreational ride due to its undulating scenery and proximity to the harbour and Wairoa River
Includes some roadside sections and road crossings
Toilets located at Ōmokoroa Domain, Huharua Harbour Park (at the end of Plummers Point Road), and Wairoa River Reserve; drinking water is available at Huharua Harbour Park; carparking available at the start and finish, and also at other entry and exit roads
Signage in place
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PAPAMOA TO PAENGAROA
Enjoy a free ride along the toll road with your bike and take in the stunning pouwhenua at the Kaituna River Bridge crossing.
This cycleway travels alongside the Tauranga Eastern Link highway and Te Puke Highway and offers scenic views across the river, wetlands and surrounding countryside. Nearby banks have been extensively planted with native species.
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Paengaroa
Waitangi
Te Puke
K AITUNARIVER
WILSONRD
MCKENZIERD
M
AKETU RDTE PUKE HIGHWAY
KAITUNA RD
T
E TU
MU
RD
WILSONRD
TE OKUROADR
Approx. 1km
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20km (one way)
15m elevation, grade 1
Mixture of sealed and gravel
Start or finish end of Te Okuroa Road, Papamoa; or next to Comvita, Wilson Road South, Paengaroa
Other entry/exit option at the end of Bell Road, Papamoa
Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa, is 12km north-east from Te Puke; Paengaroa is 11km south of Te Puke - turn east off SH33 at Paengaroa
The majority of the cycleway runs alongside busy highways; much of the cycleway is sectioned off from vehicle lanes, but riders will travel on the side of the busy road near Paengaroa
Toilets are available at Paengaroa Domain, 222 State Highway 33; carparking is available at both start/finish points; no drinking water available
Signage in place
EASY
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33
Paengaroa
Waitangi
Te Puke
K AITUNARIVER
WILSONRD
MCKENZIERD
M
AKETU RDTE PUKE HIGHWAY
KAITUNA RD
T
E TU
MU
RD
WILSONRD
TE OKUROADR
Approx. 1km
Designed for fitter and more adventurous cyclists who will enjoy the challenge of tackling undulating terrain through beautiful native bush, kiwifruit orchards and farmland.
This trail includes stunning views of the Bay of Plenty coast and offshore islands, as well as the lakes area north of Okere Falls, and features popular cafés at the start and finish.
L AKEROTOITI
33
2Paengaroa
Okere
OLD COACH RD
ROYDON DOWNS RD
RIDGE RD
LICHENSTEIN RD
MANIATUTU RD
OKERE RD
Roydon Downs Scenic ReseveRoydon Downs Scenic Reseve
OkereFalls
Approx. 1km
KAIKŌKOPU – PAENGAROA TO OKERE FALLS
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31km (one way)
30m to 330m elevation, grade 3
Mixture of sealed, gravel, and forest path
Start near Comvita, Wilson Road South, Paengaroa if you want to ride uphill, or Okere Falls Café, near Lake Rotoiti, if you’d prefer a more downhill ride; finish at the opposite end to where you started
Other entry/exit option is at Royden Downs Reserve, Paengaroa (Ridge Road end)
Paengaroa is 11km south of Te Puke and 47km north of Rotorua – turn east off SH33 at Paengaroa; Okere Falls is 21km north of Rotorua, next to SH33
Keep an ear out for the birdlife at Royden Downs Reserve and your eyes open for trout at Okere Falls; you may also spot slalom canoeists or rafters travelling down the picturesque Kaituna River
Toilets are available at Paengaroa Domain, 222 State Highway 33, and also the Okere Falls Store; no drinking water is available; carparking is available at the start and finish and also at Royden Downs Scenic Reserve
Signage in place
INTERMEDIATE
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STOCK RD
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Approx. 200m
TE ARA KAHIKATEA PATHWAY – TE PUKE
Pedal through wetlands and alongside the Waiari Stream on the eastern outskirts of this bustling rural town.
Starting just one street back from the main road, the pathway crosses over Jubilee Park and runs along Stock Road and King Street, before looping around through rural paddocks.
Originally created by passionate volunteers, you’ll enjoy several points of interest as you cycle over and under bridges and past the town’s original cemetery, which dates back to 1886.
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4km (return)
Grade 1
Mixture of grass, gravel, and shared boardwalk
Start and finish at Hera Memorial, near the Commerce Lane carpark
Other entry/exit options are Stock Road or King Street
A 14-minute drive from Papamoa, exit the roundabout in the centre of Te Puke’s main street onto Jocelyn Street and then turn onto Commerce Lane
A relaxed trail that makes the best of its natural rural and waterway attributes; look out for Tinkerbell’s Garden
Includes some roadside sections and road crossings
Toilets and carparks are located at the Commerce Lane start and finish point; no drinking water available
Signage at Hera Memorial; at the junction where the loop starts and ends midway; and at the entrance to the old cemetery on Landscape Road
EASY
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We’d like to acknowledge the support of Caroline Boyle, who supplied several of the images in this booklet.
