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Timber Trail Triumph - Friendship, Fun and Forests

Timber Trail Triumph: A Tale of Friendship, Fun, and ForestsIn April, some of our team (who we are lucky to call good friends)—Sally, Steve, Memorie, and Kelly—embarked on an epic journey along the Timber Trail, a place that promises adventure, stunning scenery, and a chance to escape into nature. For Memorie and Kelly, this was a new frontier. Both were relatively fresh to biking, and the idea of tackling an 85-kilometre trail through dense forests and across swinging bridges was a bit daun...

Explore the Wonders of the Waikato

Exploring the Wonders of Waikato: Your Ultimate Destination GuideNestled in the heart of New Zealand's North Island, the Waikato region beckons travellers with its unparalleled natural beauty and endless opportunities for adventure. Yes, we have Hobbiton, Waitomo and the awesome Hamilton Gardens… but did you know there’s so much more!At Riverside Adventures Waikato, we invite you to embark on a journey of discovery along the majestic Waikato River, where every bend reveals a new wonder waiti...

The Ultimate North Island Itineraries

New Zealand is one of those travel ‘bucket list’ destinations that absolutely everybody needs to see.  It is chock full of iconic tourism activities and attractions that the crowds all flock to, but the real New Zealand is best experienced once you get off the beaten track. Why not venture beyond the usual locations and head to the central North Island region… you’ll be so glad you did! Get to see, touch and taste authentic kiwi life where every experience will be unique. You c...

A little about us

Riverside Adventures (formerly Lake District Adventures) is a growing outdoor adventure tourism business based at the southern end of Lake Karapiro in the Mighty Waikato. Our family owned and operated business has been running since 2012 and we have 6 family members involved in different capacities, we also have 4 future managing directors - all still under the age of 3 ½ years....