Top Things to do in Ngaruawahia
Things to do in Ngaruawahia, North Island: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand including Hakarimata Scenic Reserve, Te Awa The Great New Zealand River Ride, River Riders NZ, Waterworks Walk, Hakarimata Walkway.
1. Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By TeodoraMt - Auckland, New Zealand
A very easy walk to the old dam, then 1300-1400 steps, with amazing views at the top. It's not very difficult, it's not easy either. As long as you take your time and enjoy the bush, anyone can do it. People are friendly and encouraging each others. A lot of visitors with various levels of fitness are walking (or running!) up to enjoy the views. The stairs are REALLY well maintained. There are plenty of native birds (I've seen several kereru, tui, pīwakawaka 2 days ago, mid day!) and amazing kauri trees. I found the first half of the steps more steep and difficult than the last half. There are several sections with handrails (really useful!). Muscle soreness is very possible after climbing up the steps, but so worth it! Overall I love the place, I will definitely be back!
2. Te Awa The Great New Zealand River Ride
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Te Awa is a free, accessible walk/cycleway that has an overarching positioning of lushness, water, rural green landscape & pockets of native bush. When complete, the Great NZ River Ride will travel 70 kms along the shoreline of New Zealand’s largest & longest river – the mighty Waikato
Reviewed By JulietR760
We loved our ride along the mighty Waikato. The bike trail is really well serviced and signposted. Rent your bikes from Electrify River Riders - they’re awesome!!
3. River Riders NZ
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Bike rental and transport, 3 locations: Ngaruawahia, Hamilton CBD & Cambridge. Options: 2 hour / 4 hour / 8 hour / longer rental periods on request Attractions you can visit on a bike: Hamilton Gardens, Museum, Te Awa The Great NZ River Ride, The Waikato Explorer, Maori Pa sites, The Perry Bridge, The Hakarimata walkway. - eBike's - StepperFIT Bikes - Tandem - 3 Wheeler heavy load Trike - Mountain Bike's - Kids Bike's - Cruiser Bike's - Car Bike Racks (2 Bike's - 20 Bike Trailer - Shuttle Transport (All rentals include helmet, safety vest, bike/tyre repair kit, medical kit, poncho, map (Great Ride's App) and on call support)
Reviewed By HayleySimonStronge
My husband and I were keen to ride the Te Awa River Ride and found River Riders NZ just across from the Novotel. We got a 10% discount for staying at the Novotel, on hiring e-bikes. The ride was amazing. Beautiful scenery and so cruisy on the e-bikes. We got all the way from Hamilton CBD to the Perry Bridge and back in 2 hours. Dan at River Riders NZ made it so easy for us.
4. Waterworks Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By Kiwialan - Huntly, New Zealand
Been meaning fro a while to do this walk, and finally on New Years Day 2019 we did! It's a nice easy 30 minute walk in to the old dam built in 1922, easy track and some steps. It starts of a wide track in and slowly the bush gets better and thicker and you walk mostly by a small stream. It's a wonderful little walk and enjoyable
5. Hakarimata Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By KaieJnr79
Not easy. But definitely satisfying. Fantastic views and beautiful forest cover with all it's beautiful trees and plants and of course breath taking scenic views. Energy sapping but there is no greater sense of accomplishment once you have finished the walk...woohoo....Loved It!
