A raised boardwalk on the Te Awa River Ride

North IslandWaikato

Te Awa River Ride

A shared river path linking Ngāruawāhia, Hamilton, Cambridge and Lake Karāpiro.

65 kmShared path · One way
Ngāruawāhia to Lake Karāpiro

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The trail

Ngāruawāhia to Lake Karāpiro

Concrete paths, bridges and raised boardwalks follow the Waikato River through urban and rural landscapes. The route can be explored in shorter walking or riding sections.

Before you go

  • Share the path with walkers and other users. Some sections have short, steep hills.
  • An alternative route serves Horotiu Service Centre during Te Awa Lakes development. Check the current map.

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Check official trail information

Map reference

Te Awa at Ngāruawāhia

This point shows the trail area. Use the official trail information to plan your starting point.

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Trail information sourceTe Awa River Ride