Really enjoyable couple of hours biking this trail. Got annoyed with the number of barriers to go through. A few steps to navigate near one of the bridges with a side ramp for the bike to roll. I struggled with this and was glad my husband was available to assist.
We did only a small portion of the trail but it was super nice
It was really quiet here today. We were worried about the rain, and the mud after some massive storms but it wasn't too bad actually. We parked and started at the Google maps pin and walked up the east side of the river, crossing the Major Jones suspension bridge first. Not something you do everyday!nnThere was an incline but very gradual going in that direction. It's mostly berry brambles on the east, gravel with a few puddles. After crossing the main Turangi bridge with the traffic, the path is marked back down the river and is more urban on the west side. Lots of anglers trail's down to the river.nnSuitable for kids but prams wouldn't make it through the chicanes.nnAll trails stats: length 4.5k, elevation gain 111m, moving time 1:08 but it was leisurely!nOff for a spa now! Enjoy your experience.
We loved the walk but be aware that if you do the full circle, it is over 13km’s and does not take 2-3hours like the time on the board suggests, it is more like 3-4 hours. You can however make the walk shorter with a number of options available. You do not constantly see the river but when you do it is beautiful.
Great walk! I would suggest the loop that takes you past the National Trout Centre.nIt was a 13km return walk with lots of scenic spots.
