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Hauraki Rail Trail
One of New Zealand’s easiest Great Rides, this laid-back Waikato trail follows historic railway lines between the quaint townships of Thames, Paeroa, Te Aroha, Waihi and Matamata. Officially starting from Kaiaua in the North, the start of the trail traces the Shorebird Coast along the Firth of Thames. Riders enjoy contrasting landscapes from the verdant Hauraki Plains, to the intriguing Karangahake Gorge, carved by the forces of nature. Finally, there’s a gentle ride South through lush farmlands to the hometown of the Hobbiton Movie Set.
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Top 5: MTB events to experience
They make you laugh out loud, sweat, maybe spill blood and still hoot with joy. You do them with your mates and find new friends along the journey. Once in a while you might even make a monumental fool of yourself. You don’t mind – these are the mountain bike experiences that will be embedded in your cortex, forever. Here are just some curated by writer Graeme Simpson ...