Trip Report Hike & Bike, Thames area
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Ascent
ND meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Taupō (Waikato)
Trip Grading
Moderate
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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We don't have any past trips at the moment.
Trips on Other tramps without GPX and PDF
Discover the club's van and private transport options available for trips, along with details on the small levy for costs.
Sep 2026
Friday
11
Thursday
17
Moderate
A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.
Oct 2026
Saturday
03
Wednesday
07
Moderate
A hard tramp. Van mover required. The van fee will be $25 due to current high fuel prices.
Friday
09
Thursday
15
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.
Friday
16
Wednesday
28
Moderate
Note the early start 7am. A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.
Thursday
29
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.
Friday
30
Nov 2026
Sunday
08
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.
Dec 2026
Thursday
03
Moderate
From Parker Rd to Waterworks Track. A hard tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost. Note the 7am start.
Saturday
05
Wednesday
09
Moderate
A hard tramp. Bring a change of clothes. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.