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Region:

Bay of Plenty 

Length:

115 km 

Duration:

1.5 hrs 

Submitted By:

MC Rider 

Summary

The short 151km ride is a great little southbound route along the north eastern coastline of the North Island.

Ride Description

Leaving from the scenic Coromandel Forest Park, this ride takes in a succession of local beachside towns and market villages and offers beautiful views of the local wine country on a ride that is relaxing and enjoyable. The route is popular and with all that traffic it’s perfect for a lazy ride, and gives you a chance to stop at Whangamata, a welcoming fishing and surfing town, for a little extra time out.

Directions

Head south from the edge of the Coromandel Forest Park, taking the SH25 to Waihi. From there head either east or southwest on the SH2 as both routes will lead you to the SH26 which you can follow to Thames. Join up with the SH2 again and follow that on your last leg of the journey into Tauranga.


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Best Thing About this Ride

The ride offers a variety of different surfaces and terrain so it’s a great all rounder. There are plenty of places to stop and villages to visit, and it’s definitely one of the most scenic routes you can follow.

What Else to Look Out For

The SH2 is particularly heavy with traffic so ride with care.