Cycleways and family friendly walks
Kānoa has supported local economies by investing in cycleways and family-friendly walks that help promote the exploration of Aotearoa’s unique scenery.
Lone rider, Kawatiri Coastal Trail.
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
Te Tai Tokerau – Northland
The Waitangi Mountain Bike Park boasts luscious green forest with grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 trails taking riders through the Waitangi Endowment Forest, deep in the Bay of Islands.
The tracks available at the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park offer 30 trails with a range of introductory downhill riding, jump trails, cross country and beginner trails. These are suitable for all levels of rider ability, and for those looking for an extra bit of adrenaline, trails with fast, flowing berms, rollers and jumps.
There are a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and snack options available at the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park.
Taupō Town Centre Transformation
Waikato
In the heart of the Taupō CBD, the Taupō Town Centre Transformation creates a safer and more open space for visitors between the township and lakefront. Through the new centre, the lakefront is more easily accessed to Lake Taupō and the Tongariro Domain. The redevelopment is pedestrian-friendly for those exploring the CBD and redirects congestion from SH1 away from the retail, hospitality and recreational areas.
A new marae ātea space can be identified by the giant tōtara pou with carvings that represent the rivers and the weaving together of the people from around the lake. Horomatangi, kaitiaki and guardian of the lake, sits at the centre of the pou, and at the top is Hine-Parawhenuamea, who is the water that springs from the earth, where all rivers begin. The four pou facing the totara represent the four directions of the wind and represents all people, their mauri and four elements.
Te Awa Cycleway – Hamilton to Cambridge
Waikato
The Te Awa River Ride spans across 65km between Lake Karapiro and Ngaruawahia alongside the mighty Waikato River. Kānoa supported this cycleway by investing in a 20km shared cycle and walking path from Hamilton to the velodrome in Cambridge, as part of the Te Awa shared path, a 70km path that will generally follow the banks of the Waikato River from Ngaruawahia to Horahora
This cycleway is best suited for riders or walkers looking for grade 1 to 3 trails, with riverside views, picnic spots, and access to the Hamilton Gardens and the historic fortified Mangaharakeke Pa site along the way. Throughout the cycleway are panels for riders and walkers to read and explore more about the river ride and all its treasures on the way.
Kawatiri Coastal Trail
West Coast
The Kawatiri Coastal Trail is a West Coast adventure journey taking riders and walkers through mountains and coasts, along the Buller District between Westport and Charleston.
The 22km trail is spread over eight sections for exploration by all levels of ability. The grade two Kawatiri Coastal Trail has been a hot spot for visitors and locals wanting to take in Te Waipounamu’s unique whenua, moana and wildlife.
The trail also helps to tell Māori and European heritage stories about local industry, early trading sites, mining, and nationally significant archaeological sites.