Trip Report Hike & Bike, Thames area
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Multi Day Hike and Bike
June 3 – 8th
Tuesday 3rd June: Leave Taupo 7.30a.m.
Drive to Paeroa
Bike to Waihi Beach
Stay the night at Tasman Holiday Park
Wednesday 4th June: Leave 7.30a.m.
Drive to Karangahake Gorge
Climb to Karangahake Trig and exit to Dickie’s Flat
Stay the night at Tasman Holiday Park
Thursday 5th: Leave 8.00a.m.
Drive to Paeroa 9.
Bike to Thames
Stay the night in Thames
Friday 6th: Leave 7.30
Drive to the start of the Pinnacles Walk
Climb to top and back
Stay the night in Thames
Saturday 7th: Leave 8.30
Bike to Miranda
Stay at Miranda Hot Pools
Sunday 8th
Explore Miranda
Drive Home
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