The five Waikato River Trails
The Waikato River Trails are divided into five sections across a range of terrain from gently undulating trails to some that are steeper, rugged and more adventurous. The trails are are graded from 3 (Intermediate) to 4 (Advanced) and while they are mostly wide and smooth, some are trickier single-track trails (particularly on the Waipapa section) – a mountain bike is recommended.
🌬️ WOW - what a windy day it's been! 🌬️
The strong winds today may have caused some branches or even trees to fall along the Waikato River Trails. If you come across anything while out and about, we’d really appreciate your help in letting us know.
📍 Please make a note of the location using the kilometre (km) markers along the trail and send us a message with the details. This will help our team respond quickly to clear any hazards and keep the trails safe for everyone.
Thanks for your support and stay safe out there!
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***UPDATE*** 11/12/2024 - 4:10pm
Great news! Mercury has advised us that the issue with the downed powerline near Dunhams Reserve has now been resolved.
The cordoned-off section of the Whakamaru trail is safe for use again. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this was being sorted.
Enjoy your time on the trails, and thank you for your understanding!
📢📢10/12/2024 - 9.20am - TRAIL UPDATE - WHAKAMARU SECTION
We have just been informed by Mercury that there is a powerline down around the trail by Dunhams Reserve.
The Trail has been cordoned off, so please no access until the issue has been resolved. We will provide an update ASAP.
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We are thrilled to acknowledge the incredible generosity of PermaPine LTD for donating posts to help us improve safety along the Waikato River Trails. Thanks to their support, we’re installing new barriers in key sections of the trail to ensure a safer experience for everyone.
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We are incredibly grateful to Atiamuri Sand and Pumice for their generous donation of rocks for stabilisation and erosion control along the Waikato River Trails.
Operating near Lake Whakamaru, this fantastic local business is helping us ensure the trails remain safe and enjoyable for all.
Thank you, Atiamuri Sand and Pumice, for making a difference! 😍
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