When one activity isn't enough. We've pulled our most requested combos together for you. Bike. Kayak. Walk. What will your combo tour be?
Full-Day Private Adventure
From $269 per person • Easy to medium grade • 8 hours
Enjoy a full day of scenic adventure that includes a river trail walk, bike ride and a guided twilight glow worm kayak. A combo tour like no other.
Overnight Escape
$499 per person • Twilight glow worm kayak tour • Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari tour • CamJet experience • A night of luxury
The ultimate combo tour that gives you a taste of Waikato adventure with a luxury overnight stay.
Day Triventure
$139 per person • Easy to medium grade • 7 hours
Explore the Mighty Waikato River in one day!
Hike + Bike + Kayak
Meet at Riverside Adventures Base to get on the shuttle and leave for Jones Landing where you walk 5kms back to the Arapuni Dam - make sure you head up to the Lake Arapuni lookout! View the pink hues of the ignimbrite bluffs of Upper Lake Arapuni where we will meet you at the Arapuni Dam with your bikes and you will make your way back to our base. Stopping at the historical Arapuni Swingbridge is a must whether you ride (or walk) across it. Once back at Riverside Adventures base (BYO picnic or head to nearby Tirau)
Pick up your hire kayak from our base and explore the southern end of Lake Karapiro, enjoy views of the canyon continue through to the picturesque Pokaiwhenua Stream Drift/Paddle back down the stream.
Twilight Triventure
from $249 per person • Easy to medium grade • 8 hours
Explore the Mighty Waikato River in one day!
Hike + Bike + Kayak all while being guided by glow worms
Meet at Riverside Adventures Base to get on the shuttle and leave for Jones Landing where you walk 5kms back to the Arapuni Dam - make sure you head up to the Lake Arapuni lookout! View the pink hues of the ignimbrite bluffs of Upper Lake Arapuni where we will meet you at the Arapuni Dam with your bikes and you will make your way back to our base. Stopping at the historical Arapuni Swingbridge is a must whether you ride (or walk) across it. Once back at Riverside Adventures base (BYO picnic or head to nearby Tirau).
Starting late afternoon or early evening, enjoy spectacular sights you can only experience by kayak. Paddle slowly through the Pokaiwhenua canyon and, when darkness falls, be guided by the magical titiwai - New Zealand glow worms - on either side.
Explore the Mighty Waikato
Combo deals with other Waikato Operators
Pedal & Explore
Riverside Adventures Waikato and Hamilton Gardens.
$115 per person
9am meet us at the Hamilton Gardens where we will have your e-Bikes. Jump on the shuttle from Hamilton Gardens to Ngaruawahia
1/2 day e-Bike hire
Get a taste of the Te Awa River Ride by biking 27km from Ngaruawahia to Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens 2hr self-guided audio tour
Includes: shuttle transfers, bike hire and Audio tour.
Minimum two people.
Shuttle is on the scheduled service
Hobbit Holes & Glowworms
Riverside Adventures Waikato and Hobbiton Movie Set
$265 per person
Experience Middle Earth at Hobbiton & embark on a 2.5hr journey of the 12acre movie set including the new 'Venture behind the door' - experience the interior of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row
Early evening for your Twilight Glowworm Kayak tour. Allow 4hrs for your experience where you paddle through the Poikaiwhenua Canyon & when darkness falls you will be guided by glowworms
Includes: 2.5hour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and 4hr Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour.
Minimum two people.
Limited availability, must be prebooked
Maunga to Awa
Riverside Adventures Waikato and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
$170 per person
At your own pace, explore Maungatautari. An ancient forest alive with native plants and NZ wildlife.
Early evening for your Twilight Glowworm Kayak tour. Allow 4hrs for your experience where you paddle through the Poikaiwhenua Canyon & when darkness falls you will be guided by glowworms
Includes: Maungatautari self guided entry and Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour.
Minimum two people.
Limited availability, must be prebooked
Need for Speed
Riverside Adventures Waikato and Camjet Tours
$206 per person
Experience the mighty Waikato river with a difference. Jump on the 450hp V8 jet boat and enjoy the thrill of a 45min Camjet Tour as you reach speeds of up to 88km/h and 360 spins. Your adrenalin will be pumping.
Its time to mix it up and continue to make the most of the Waikato river by cruising along on one of our Ebikes. Take in the sights of the Te Awa River trail and bike from lake, river, waterfalls, boardwalks and bridges. The choice is yours.
Includes: Half day e-Bike hire from either 9am or 1pm. 45min extreme jet boat tour
Minimum two people.
Limited availability, must be pre-booked.
Contact us to book
Hobbit Holes & River Rides
Riverside Adventures Waikato and Hobbiton Movie Set
$265 per person
Embark on a 2.5hr journey of the 12acre Hobbiton Movie set tour including the new 'Venture behind the door' - experience the interior of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row
Continue to explore Waikato by cruising along on one of our Ebikes. Take in the sights of the Te Awa River trail and bike from lake, river, waterfalls, boardwalks and bridges. The choice is yours.
Includes: 2.5hour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and half day e-Bike hire from either 9am or 1pm
Limited availability, must be pre-booked
Kayak Karapiro & Hobbit Holes
Riverside Adventures Waikato and Hobbiton Movie Set
$155 per person
3 hour double kayak hire. Enjoy a paddle on Lake Karapiro you will have ample to time to paddle over the submerged Horahora village or why not make your way through the Poikawhenua stream and marvel at the spectacular canyon that has been carved out by water over hundreds of years.
Experience Middle Earth at Hobbiton & embark on a 2.5hr guided journey, venture beyond the door and walk past Hobbit holes. While your there, grab a complimentary brew at the Green Dragon Inn and fall in love with shire
Includes: 2.5hour Hobbiton Movie set Tour & half day double kayak hire
Minimum two people.
Limited availability, must be pre-booked
HOURS
SUMMER
October to March.
Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
CLOSED
12pm on 24th December to 1pm 26th December
WINTER - bookings recommended.
April to September.
Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
GET IN TOUCH
Riverside Adventures Waikato
Ph: 0800 287 448
Text: 0277 287 448
International: +64277 287 448
Velodrome Bike shop: 07 823 0713
