Twin Coast Cycle Trail

Top Trail bike Hire Bay of Islands

Top Trail bike hire and tours are based in the Bay of Islands providing guided and self guided cycle tours of sections of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail. This is the perfect day trip for those wanting to enjoy the rich nature and history of the Far North at a leisurely pace, taking from 2 hours to a full day.

Eventually the Twin Coast Cycle Trail will  join the Hokianga harbour and the Bay of Islands, a region steeped in early Maori and European history.

 

Top Trail Cycle Hire & Transfers

Top Trails most popular cycle hire and transfer option is the Kaikohe – Okahau section of the Twin Coast Cycle trail, a self guided bike ride of 20 km cycling over good terrain and gentle gradients passing through rich farm land and interesting points of interest along the way. Features of this section of the trail include:

• Kaikohe: sites of early Maori-European contact and conflict and the Heritage Kaikohe complex with that tells the story of early settlement and transport.  Pioneer Village, shops Cafes, toilets etc.
• Ngawha Springs: hot springs with reputedly therapeutic waters (6km east of Kaikohe).
• Lake Omapere: the Far North’s largest natural lake.
• Okaihau: hub of early agricultural settlement that has a Cafe, toilets and dairy.
• The rail tunnel: between Kaikohe and Okaihau pass through an  historic 80m rail tunnel.

 

This is suitable for all ages and reasonable fitness levels. 

 

Pricing:

Kaikohe – Okaihau from Paihia
$79.00 per Adult, $39.50 per child 14 years inclusive and under.

Kaikohe – Okaihau from Kaikohe
$ 59.00 per Adult, $29.50 per child 14 years inclusive and under.

 

Opua to Kawakawa Cycle Trail. 

The 11 km trail follows the old rail line between Opua and Kawakawa and is an easy flat ride making it perfect for families. The trail runs right beside the Opua Harbour and follows the Waikare estuary providing views of the estuary as it connects to the Kawakawa River. The cycle trail runs over fourteen bridges, through a tunnel and alongside the mangroves on the shores of the upper reaches of the Kawakawa River. Departing Opua the first 7 kilometers is a cycle trail and for the remaining 4 kilometres you have the option of a ride on the Gabriel Vintage Steam Train from the Taumarere Station across Long Bridge to Kawakawa Railway Station.

A must visit and the main tourist attraction in Kawakawa is the most colourful and certainly most famous Hundertwasser Toilets that feature inset glass and tiles, sculptures, a living tree, and a grass roof, which was built in 1988 with the help of the community.

• Pick up bikes from Opua – Call Ray 0274 535 176 to arrange pick up & drop off.
• $25 per bike half day
• Option to take the steam train from Taumarare to Kawakawa (ask for details of the train timetable)
• Cycles available for half or full day hire.

 

GROUPS, TOURS AND CONFERENCES

The Twin Coast Cycle Trail lends itself perfectly to a fun and a great day out for all ages and abilities. Top Trails can organise cycling tours, transfers, customised itineraries, shuttle buses and activities for up to 30 cyclists.

Theme your group activity around nature, heritage, food or adventure – Tours range from two hours and only 7kms of cycling to two days and 35kms of easy to medium gradients. Minimum numbers apply.

 

 

Phone: 64 274 535 176          Freephone: (NZ only) 0800 867 872          Email: ray@toptrail.co.nz