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Region:

Waikato 

Length:

185 km 

Duration:

2 hrs 

Submitted By:

MC Rider 

Ride Summary

An exhilarating circuit ride over 185km that takes in the some beautiful scenery and challenging terrain.

Ride Description

This route offers a great circuit ride for motorcyclists who are looking for a challenge. The route follows some great roads as well as some dirt and gravel tracks and allows for plenty of climbing to get superb views over the Firth of Thames. It offers the opportunity to extend the days riding to either a longer route, or a stopover trip, and with plenty of motorcyclists using this trail, you should have company at one of the many biker friendly motels along the way.

Directions

Head north from Thames and along the SH25. The trail follows the coastline until Kereta when it starts moving inland and offering some challenging climbs. At Coromandel you’ll have the option of continuing along the SH25 as it travels east, or turning off northwards and extending your trip by taking the gravel and dirt roads around the northern Peninsula near Fletcher Bay before coming back out at Coromandel and continuing east along the SH25. The route changes to the SH25A just south of Duck Creek, and then turns north again to return to Thames when it reaches the junction with the SH25 again.


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Best Thing About This Ride

The variety along this route is great and there are some very challenging twists and turns to enjoy. The beaches here are excellent and worth a visit.

What Else To Look Out For

Some of the gravel and dirt routes may look inviting but they can be a challenge and novices should take care.