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Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)

Name: Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)

★★★★★ 5.0 (17 reviews)

10 hours

About This Experience

This tour includes everything you need to enjoy a fantastic experience in the spectacular Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi in New Zealand. You'll be provided with premium quality ebikes that are custom fitted to your needs before your ride. Lunch and morning afternoon teas include a mix of home baked goods and healthy snacks. All transport to and from the trail is provided in a comfortable modern air-conditioned shuttle van with your experienced guide at the wheel.
This tour is fully supported, so you can ride the beautiful Karangahake Gorge with the confidence that help and support is never far away.
Includes a guided ride around the rim of the historic Martha Gold mine pit in Waihi.
Includes a visit to the underground kilns at the Waikino Gold museum in Waikino.
Includes an option for taking the 'Windows Walk" to the historic gold mine tunnels in the area.
Option to take the historic train journey from Waikino to Waihi (additional cost)

Tour Itinerary

Pickup in air-conditioned shuttle van from Auckland location.

2 hours

Travel through the scenic farm countryside of the Waikato region to Waikino.

1 hour

Wander around the historic gold processing equipment and take a tour to the underground kilns used for gold ore processing. Lunch is also served in the domain like grounds beside the river in Waikino

2 hours

Ride the second section of the Karangahake Gorge from Waikino to Waihi and back again (14km each way). This section of trail is steeped in history from the Gold rush days and has masses of interesting features and scenic sights along the way. Your R&R support wagon will be strategically positioned along the way for refreshments and a bite of lunch at one of the many stunning rest points on this trail. For some added site seeing there is a 45 minute historic train ride available from Waikino to Waihi most weekend days, and also an interesting walk around the Waihi Mine pit to add to your riding adventure.

1 hour

Engage in a guided ride around the Martha Gold Mine pit to view the spectacular crater and lovely garden surroundings

2 hours

Ride the beautifully scenic, bush clad section of the gorge, including the historic rail bridge and 1200m long tunnel, built in 1903 for the gold train. Take in the natural beauty of the gorge and it's river as you cruise along on your comfy ebike.

15 min

Finish your ride in the iconic rural township of Paeroa, home of New Zealand's famous soda drink, Lemon and Paeroa

1h 45m

Travel through the scenic New Zealnd backcountry of the Waikato region.

Drop-off back to Auckland to guests desired drop-off location