Great Lake Trail

The Great Lake Trail offers many mountain biking and hiking options from one to three days long.

The Great Lake Trail - Lake Taupō

We specialize in making the logistics simple, whether you're a solo rider or part of a large group, customers can choose from our well-curated packages. Or if you're looking for a bespoke or guided hike or bike experience, we’re here to tailor the adventure for you. As your Great Lake Trail experts, we ensure every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying the ride!

We can create a Multi-day itinerary including the Great Lake trail and other Central North Island Great Rides like The Timber Trail, the Waikato River Trail and the Tongariro A Crossing.

The Great Lake Trail in Taupō is one of the most breathtaking rides in New Zealand, and we’ve ridden and hiked it many times, perfecting the best itineraries for one or two-day bike or hike adventures.

Part of the Super Volcanic Network, the trail takes you through stunning native bush, along the shores of Lake Taupo, and over diverse terrain that is perfect for exploring on one of our high-performance electric mountain bikes.

One Day Options

  • Waihaha Section

    The Waihaha/Waihora section of the Great Lake trail. Catch the FourB Great Lake trail shuttle from Kinloch to the Waihaha Bridge, which is the start of the Waihaha/Waihora section. Ride 31 kilometres down too Waihora Bay and catch the boat shuttle back to your vehicle In Kinloch.

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    Note: Make sure to book your return shuttle from Kinloch to Taupō, if pick-up is at the Taupō I-Site.

    Pick-up location:
    I-Site Taupō, Kinloch

    Drop-off location:
    Waihaha entrance

    Average total ride time:
    4 hours

    Average distance:
    31 kilometers

    Average grade:
    3 - Intermediate

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  • W2K Section

    Park your vehicle in Whakaipo Bay at the shelter with the maps and ride out to the road and catch the FourB Great Lake trail shuttle from the entrance to Whakaipo Bay. From here you will be transferred to Kinloch, you then ride over the marina bridge turning left onto the W2K trail and begin the W2K section with the head land loop back to your vehicle expect to ride 24 kilometers with the Headland loop.

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    Note: Make sure to book your return shuttle from Kinloch to Taupō, if pick-up is at the Taupō I-Site.

    Pick-up location:
    I-Site Taupō, Whakaipo bay entrance

    Drop-off location:
    Kinloch Marina Shelter

    Average total ride time:
    3 hours

    Average distance:
    24 kilometers

    Average grade:
    3 - Intermediate

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  • Orakau to Whakaipo Bay

    You will be transferred to Orakau, you then ride to Kinloch and from there over the marina bridge turning left onto the W2K trail and begin the W2K section with the head land loop back to your vehicle expect to ride 44 kilometers with the Headland loop.

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    Note: Make sure to book your return shuttle from Whakaipo Bay to Taupō, if pick-up is at the Taupō I-Site.

    Pick-up location:
    I-Site Taupō, Whakaipo Bay entrance

    Drop-off location:
    Orakau entrance

    Average total ride time:
    6 hours

    Average distance:
    33 or 44 kilometers (44km incl. headland loop)

    Average grade:
    3 - Intermediate

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Multi-Day Options

  • Two Day Option

    Day One:
    Waihaha to Waihora Section including return boat transfer to Kinloch and shuttles. (31km)

    Day Two:
    K2K Section and W2K Section from Orakau to Whakaipo Bay including shuttles. (44km)

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    Average total ride time:
    10.5 hours
    Average distance:
    75 kilometers
    Average grade:
    3 - Intermediate

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  • All Inclusive Packages

    Let us take care of all the accomodation, food and bike hire and you just enjoy the ride.

    FourB knows the Great Lake trail, like no other. We can provide you with accomodation along the way, great meals and mountain bike hire whether it is a hard tail mountain bike, full suspension or e bike FourB has got you covered. 

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“We were part of a locals day mountain bike experience on the Great Lake Trail, Waihaha to Waihora arranged by Jonny at FourB Cycle Tours. We were in one of four groups who were shuttled from Kinloch to Waihaha to do the 3-4 hour ride to meet the pickup boat at the end of the trail at Waihora which is a remote area and trail in the Western Bays of Taupō. The whole experience arranged for us was trouble-free, professional and enjoyable. Having used FourB Cycle Tours before we can highly recommend their services from their base adjacent to Craters of the Moon Mountain Bike Park. They will supply most services to do with biking in the Central North Island including shuttles and bike hire.”