Cambridge is at the heart of the world-class 65km Te Awa River Ride. The longest concrete trail in NZ, Te Awa winds its way from Ngaruawahia through to Lake Karapiro on a 3m wide smooth concrete trail, boardwalks and bridges. Taking in stunning views and parts of the Waikato River never before seen by the public, the Te Awa River Ride is achievable for all ages and abilities by bike or by foot and as many kilometres as you like!
Short sections from Cambridge include:
Cambridge to Karapiro (8km) – access via Leamington Rugby Club on Carlyle Street
Gaslight Theatre to Velodrome (3.5km)
Velodrome to Hooker Rd (7.5km)
Gaslight Theatre to Hamilton (15.5km) – access via Alpha Street
A full Te Awa map can be downloaded Te-Awa-River-Ride-Map-Full-Trail.pdf, or hard copies can be picked up from the Cambridge isite.
