โ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ?
If you're thinking of getting out over Easter, why not stop for a break at one of the cafรฉs along the Waikato River Trails?
These local favourites will be ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ โ with no surcharge:
โ Rhubarb Cafe โ Arapuni
โ Ata's Bar & Eatery โ Mangakino
โMangakino Club - Mangakino
โDam Village Bakery Cafรฉ โ Whakamaru
Note: ๐ด๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฬ๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ธ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ.
So pop in, warm up, and support local while enjoying a great coffee or bite to eat on your Easter adventure!
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Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
๐ฃ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ - ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
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๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ:
Great news! The large wilding pine that had come down across the trail near Lake Whakamaru Reserve has now been cleared, and the trail is open again.
Thank you for your patience while we worked to make this section safe.
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Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand South Waikato District Council
๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ โ ๐๐ก๐๐ค๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง
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๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐
A large wilding pine has come down across the trail approximately 800m upstream from Lake Whakamaru Reserve (๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ข๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ).
From the Staircase to the Reserve this ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ until the tree can be safely removed by an arborist. The area is unstable and poses a safety risk. Signage is in place.
While SH30 Ongaroto Road can be used as a detour, we strongly discourage this due to the road being narrow, with no shoulder and frequent heavy traffic.
Weโll post an update as soon as the trail is cleared and safe to use again. Thanks for your understanding and patience! ๐ฒ๐ดโโ๏ธ
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Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand South Waikato District Council
Our hardworking Maintenance team has been out on the Karapiro section of the Waikato River Trails, working to repair areas where the trail surface has been scoured out by the weather. This is an ongoing project along this section, ensuring the trail remains in top condition for riders and walkers to enjoy.
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Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
One of the recent jobs our Maintenance Team has tackled was clearing a fallen branch blocking the trail on the Maraetai section. Check out these before & after photosโwhat a difference! ๐
A big thank you to our team for their hard work keeping the Waikato River Trails safe and enjoyable.
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โ๏ธ Summer Holidays Reminder โ
Over the summer holidays, more people are out and about enjoying the beautiful Waikato River Trails. We want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.
If you come across any obstructions, such as trees or branches blocking the trail, please let us know. ๐ Remember to include details about where the issue is located using the kilometre (km) markers along the trail.
Your feedback helps our team respond quickly to keep the trails clear and safe for everyone. Thank you for your support!๐คฉ
#trailupdate
Ngaฬ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
Don't forget! Daylight savings ends this weekend, so weโll be winding the clocks back an hour. That means an extra hour of sleep (yes! ๐ด) and some beautiful early morning light for those sunrise adventures on the trails.
#news
Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
๐ข ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐บ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ ๐ข๐๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐! ๐๐ดโโ๏ธ
Stay up to date with all the latest from the Waikato River Trails! This edition is packed with exciting updates, including:
๐ The upcoming Taniwha event โ now in May, with a brand-new Duathlon!
๐ ๏ธ Trail maintenance news โ including new safety barriers and planting updates
๐ฟ How you can get involved in our 2025 winter planting season
๐ฅ Our new safety video โ everything you need to know before hitting the trails!
๐ Plus โ complete our online survey this month and go in the draw to win a $100 petrol voucher!
๐ If you're not signed up yet, donโt miss out! Click below to read the latest eNewsletter and subscribe to stay in the loop.
๐ฉ email.rocketspark.co.nz/t/r-7275CEBE7FBE8B2A2540EF23F30FEDED
Tag your trail buddies and share the love for the Waikato River Trails!
#news
Easter is just around the corner, and thereโs no better way to make the most of the long weekend than by exploring the stunning Waikato River Trails! ๐ฟโจ Whether youโre riding, walking, or just soaking up the scenery, now is the perfect time to start planning your adventure.
๐ฒ Book now with our amazing local operators for shuttles, bike hire, and accommodation to secure your spot before the Easter rush! ๐www.waikatorivertrails.co.nz/partner-directory/
Tag your adventure buddies and start counting down to an unforgettable Easter escape!
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Waitangi Day Cafรฉ Openings โ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Good news, trail users! The cafรฉs along the Waikato River Trails will be open this Thursday, Waitangi Dayโperfect for a mid-ride coffee or bite to eat.
Plan your ride, support local, and enjoy the trails!
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Rhubarb Cafe Ata's Bar & Eatery
Can you believe the first month of 2025 is almost done? ๐ฒ If youโve managed to get out on the Waikato River Trails this summer but havenโt completed our survey yet, nowโs the perfect time!
Your feedback helps us secure funding to maintain and improve the trails, ensuring they stay in top shape for everyone to enjoy.
๐ Take the survey here: www.getsmartglobal.com/waikatorivertrails
Thank you for your support โ every response makes a difference! ๐คฉ
#news
Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
Our friends at Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand are giving away TWO entries to The Taniwha event happening right here on the Waikato River Trail โ 24 May 2025! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ
๐ Head over to their original post, comment why you'd love to win, and you're in the draw!
Be quick โ entries close Sunday 20 April at midday.
#eventโญ๏ธWINโญ๏ธ
Weโre giving away two entries to The Taniwha event along the Waikato River Trail on May 24, 2025. You can walk, bike or run the event, and with categories for all ages and experience levels, it's the perfect way to get outdoors and challenge yourself!
All categories finish on the spectacular island at Lake Whakamaru. And each year part of each entry fee goes to the Waikato River Trails Trust. More info in the comments.
To go in the draw, comment below and tell us why you would love to win. Entries close Sunday 20 April at midday.
Make it a day to remember โ rally your friends and family for 2025 and enter The Taniwha! ๐
Whether you're biking, running, or walking, there's a distance for everyone on the stunning Waikato River Trails this 24 May 2025. ๏ธ
Itโs the perfect chance to challenge yourself, soak up the scenery, and make some epic memories with your crew. ๐
Tag your team and get signed up today ๐ www.thetaniwha.co.nz/
Ngฤ Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand Total Sport NZ South Waikato District Council Mercury Taupล District Council
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๐ Super Early Bird has been and gone, but thereโs still time to save!
๐ฅ The Taniwha Early Bird pricing ends midnight, March 31! ๐ฅ
Donโt miss your chance to lock in your spot at The Taniwha on May 24, 2025 and score a discount before prices roll up! โณ
Sign up now www.thetaniwha.co.nz
#eventThe trails are calling! ๐จ Just 2 days left for Early Bird pricing. Donโt let the moment pass you by โ lock in your adventure before March 31.
๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธโจ GIVEAWAY ALERT! โจ๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Our friends at South Waikato District Council are giving you the chance to WIN an entry to The Taniwhaโone of the most epic events on the Waikato River Trails!
Head over to their post to enter and be in to experience the beauty and challenge of the trails firsthand. Donโt miss out! ๐
#WaikatoRiverTrails #TheTaniwha #SouthWaikato #event๐ GIVEAWAY ALERT! ๐
UPDATE: Winners Nicole Crump + Jacqui Lumsden
Weโre giving away two entries to The Taniwha event on May 24, 2025, which were generously gifted from the Waikato River Trails team! ๐ฟ๐ถ๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ With categories for all ages and experience levels, it's the perfect way to get outdoors and challenge yourself!
HOW TO ENTER:
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Like this post โค๏ธ
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Follow South Waikato District Council & Waikato River Trails ๐ฃ
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Tag a friend in the comments and tell us why they should win a ticket! (1 tag = 1 entry, so tag as many friends as you like!) ๐ฏ
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Entries close April 2 at 11:59 PM, and two special winners will be announced Friday, April 4! If you win, you can keep the entry for yourself or gift it to the friend you tagged! ๐
Stay tuned for more updates - Good luck! โ๏ธ
#Giveaway #WinIt #TheTaniwha #WaikatoRiverTrails #ExploreWaikato #southwaikato
โณ Donโt miss out โ Early Bird pricing for The Taniwha ends Feb 28! โณ
Secure your spot now and save on an epic adventure through the Waikato River Trails. ๐ตโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฟ Prices go up soon, so donโt wait!
Sign up today ๐ www.thetaniwha.co.nz
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Total Sport NZ
๐จ Entries Now Open for The Taniwha 2025 - so time to lock in Saturday 24th May!
Check out the NEW event for 2025 โ The Taniwha Duathlon! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐
Love to ride and run? Now you can do both!
๐ฅ 32KM MTB โ Start at Waipapa, finish near Whakamaru Dam.
๐ฅ 11KM Run โ Push through to the finish at MiCamp Whakamaru.
Go solo or team upโeither way, itโs going to be EPIC!
๐ Enter now: www.thetaniwha.co.nz
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๐ฅ The Taniwha Super Early Bird pricing is now LIVE โ but only until Feb 28th! ๐ฅ
Lock in your spot for The Taniwha 2025 at the best price and get ready for an epic adventure on the Waikato River Trails.
Sign up now! ๐ www.thetaniwha.co.nz
#event"๐ข Itโs Go Time โ The Taniwha 2025 is Open! Weโre kicking off earlier than ever this year, and we canโt wait to hit the Waikato River Trails on Saturday, May 24! ๐ฟ๐๐ด
๐ฅ Super Early Bird pricing is ON โ but only until Feb 28!
Tag your trail buddies, rally your crew, and start planning your Taniwha adventure! Whoโs in? ๐
#thetaniwha #totalsportnz #waikatorivertrails #lovetaupo
๐จ The Taniwha is back earlier this year โ happening ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ, with epic trails, run/bike/walk options, and an exciting new surprise!๐คฉ
#event๐จ Watch this space! ๐จ
The Taniwha is BACK and opening soon โ earlier than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 24, 2025. ๐๏ธ
Get ready to journey through the stunning Waikato River Trails:
๐ฟ Native bush
๐ฒ Exotic forests
๐๏ธ Breathtaking lakes and rivers
๐ And so much more!
๐ตโโ๏ธ Mountain Bike/eBike Options: 43KM | 22KM | 16KM
๐โโ๏ธ Run/Walk Options: 42.2KM (run) | 22KM | 16KM | 7KM
๐ฅ PLUSโฆ weโve got something NEW coming your way! Stay tuned for the big reveal. ๐
๐ Too much amazing scenery? Not possible.
#TheTaniwha #ExploreNZ #WaikatoRiverTrails #EventOpeningSoon #totalsportnz