Explore the Mighty Waikato alongside NZ’s longest river in the heart of the Waikato, Hamilton CBD, North Island, New Zealand. We have our jewel the Hamilton Gardens amongst other highlights such as the museum, cultural tours and Boon street art. You’ll be lost for choice when it comes to fine eateries and warm cafes.
Plan your ride…
Grade:1 & 2 (easy)
Trail Type: Mostly smooth concrete, brick pathway, 2km of asphalt roads and some boardwalks
Detours: London Street on to Victoria Street, Electrify.nz/ River Riders (HUB) 371 Victoria Street (Garden Place), Hamilton CBD, Victoria on the river onto Hamilton Gardens.
Additional Information:
Ngāruawāhia to Hamilton Gardens – 27kms (Allow 2-4 hours)
River Riders ‘Powered by electrify.nz’ are based at multiple pick up and drop off points along Te Awa ‘The Great New Zealand River Ride’
Walk-in bookings available from River Riders Hamilton Central Depot (electrify.nz) only. Completing a pre-booking form is advised to secure your booking request.
Bookings via Ngāruawāhia or Cambridge sites need to be booked in advance
5 STEP EXPRESS BOOKING SERVICE.
Booking in advance for Ngaruawahia & Cambridge rides recommended, walk-ins available at Hamilton site.
Transport
Choose from the following transport options
Self drive: Recommended for return rides or pre-arranged pick ups
Public Transport: Take advantage of public transport and hop aboard the Orbiter, Northern Connector Busit 21 or Cambridge Busit 20 buses
Hire an eBike from us and receive a complimentary FREE bus ticket.
Find out more here
Shuttle: Book a shuttle to drop you off or pick you up from $120.00 inc gst (subject to availability/pre-bookings in advance only)
Trailers/Bike transport: We have a number of bike transportation options available, from 2 bikes to 20+ bikes, we can get you and your bikes to any one of the great trails in the ‘Mighty Waikato’.
Guided rides: Our guides will make sure you stay on track and don’t miss a thing, leading you safely to all the best spots along the Waikato river so you can experience history, culture, heritage, great food and coffee – $50 per hour for 1-5 riders or FREE with groups of 6 or more (Must book 48hours in advance)
Pick up Info
eBikes can be picked up from our central base in the CBD, at the electrify.nz Hamilton store (See google map below for directions)
Self drive: There are plenty of paid car parks within walking distance, some 2 hour FREE parks during working hours and there’s always the option of being dropped off at our front door stop in one of the loading zones.
Public transport:
Ngāruawāhia – Hamilton / Hamilton – Ngāruawāhia: Hop on the Northern Connector Busit 21 which departs regularly near our central Hamilton location on route to Ngāruawāhia and also leave’s Ngāruawāhia at regular intervals on route to Hamilton.
Take advantage of our complimentary FREE bus service with every hire this summer to be transported back to your vehicle/start point or dropped off for a return bike ride back to your vehicle/start point.
Cambridge – Hamilton / Hamilton – Cambridge: Hop on the Cambridge Busit 20 which departs regularly near our central Hamilton location on route to Leamington via the Avantidrome and also leave’s Cambridge at regular intervals on route to Hamilton
Take advantage of our complimentary FREE bus service with every hire this summer to be transported back to your vehicle/start point or dropped off for a return bike ride back to your vehicle/start point.
Shuttle: Inquire about a shuttle service when you submit your pre-booking (subject to availability/pre-bookings in advance only)
Accomodation: Find out more here
Drop Off
eBikes can be dropped off at the electrify.nz store in the heart of the Mighty Waikato here in Hamilton. (See google map for directions below)
Self drive: Organise for someone to pick you up from here or return to your car parked nearby.
Public Transport: Hop on the Northern Connector Busit 21 on route to Ngāruawāhia (Find out more here) or the Cambridge Busit 20 on route for Cambridge(Find out more here), just 2mins walk form this drop off point, stick around a while and enjoy a cold craft beer at Good George right across the street, try your luck at the Sky City Casino, visit the Hamilton City Library or check out Centre Place shopping mall just around the corner before you hop on the bus.
Shuttle: Inquire about a shuttle to pick you up from this drop off point by submitting a pre-booking form (subject to availability/pre-bookings in advance only)
Accomodation: Find out more here
