Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 28.7 mi (46.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,021 ft (616 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,837 ft (560 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Shelter 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Waipa Forest Camp 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Peak: Waimangu 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Lake Okaro Campsite 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Lake Okaro Reserve 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Crater Lake Outlook 21 mi (33.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 27.4 mi (44 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike
How long is Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike is 28.7 mi (46.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,021 ft (616 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,837 ft (560 m).
How hard is Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 18.5 mi (29.7 km), 20.8 mi (33.5 km).
Is Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike shaded?
Partly shaded (33% under trees).
What can you do on Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
Piccalo, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Te Ara Ahi – Thermal by Bike?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap