Lakefront Ride
Enjoy the beautiful Taupō Lakefront by bike
Distance: ~18–25km
Grade: Grade 1–2 (Easy)
Time: 2–3 hours
Descent: ~25m
Climb: ~25m
Ability: Beginner / Family Friendly
Grab a bike and take a ride along the Taupō Lakefront, don’t forget to stop for a bite to eat along the way!
Suitable for the whole family this ride takes in the newly developed Great Lake Pathway. Ride as far as you like, there are plenty of beautiful places to stop off and enjoy the view. Including Boom Boom Dinosaur, one of Taupo’s iconic sculptures.
Your ride begins at the Taupō Marina, where you can take a moment to check out some of the classic boats before joining the Great Lake Pathway.
From here, follow the pathway along Taupō’s beautiful lakefront, with fantastic views across Lake Taupō and towards the mountains of Tongariro National Park on a clear day.
The trail continues around the lake edge towards Five Mile Bay, passing plenty of great spots to stop, relax or even go for a swim — so pack your togs on a warm day!
At Two Mile Bay, you can stop at the Cove for a coffee or refreshment before continuing further around the lake.
Ride all the way to Five Mile Bay or simply turn around whenever you’ve had enough. This is a relaxed, flexible ride and a fantastic way to experience some of Taupō’s best lakefront scenery.
The Shared Pathway
Optional Redwoods Trail Start
For riders wanting to add a little more adventure, you can start directly from the FourB base and ride through the Redwoods Track before continuing into Taupō.
This section takes you off-road beneath a beautiful canopy of trees before eventually connecting you with the route towards the lakefront.
The Redwoods section is on uneven off-road terrain and requires riders to be confident handling a bike on natural trail surfaces. For this reason, it is available on request and is not included as the standard starting route.
Talk to the FourB team when booking and we'll help you decide whether this option suits your riding ability.
Bike Recommendation
An e-bike is recommended for anyone who doesn't ride regularly or isn't confident in their cycling fitness, particularly if you want to ride the longer route to Five Mile Bay and back.
Take your time, stop along the way and enjoy the views — on a beautiful Taupō day, this is one of the best ways to explore the lakefront by bike.
“Our family of 4 came to hire a few bikes from FourB to ride the Huka falls track. FourB has the most friendly and helpful service, great gear, and knowledge of tracks. We loved our time so much, we went back the 2nd day to ride Craters of the Moon MTB Park. Location is perfect from grabbing a bike and getting straight into all the fun. Prices are great too. Highly recommend.”