2 DAY -Ultimate Coast to Coast - E - Bike

Two-Day Ultimate Coast-to-Coast Ride – E-Bike

Experience the full Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail over two relaxed riding days. Starting from our Kaikohe base each morning gives you a mostly downhill ride towards a different coast each day.

Cycle east to the Bay of Islands on one day and west to the Hokianga Harbour on the other, covering approximately 87km in total.

Your two riding days can be consecutive or on separate dates. Tell us your preferred dates and which direction you would like to cycle first when booking.

What’s Included

• Two days of e-bike hire
• Helmet and trail information
• Bike fitting and local advice
• Afternoon shuttle from the end of each ride
• Transport for your bike
• Support from the Top Trail team

Your Ride

Most of the trail is Grade 1–2 and suitable for riders with moderate fitness. A short section between Ōkaihau and the Utakura Valley is Grade 3.

The trail follows historic rail corridors through native bush, farmland, small towns, wetlands and coastal landscapes. Highlights include suspension bridges, a tunnel, riverside boardwalks and views across both the Bay of Islands and Hokianga Harbour.

Starting Each Day

Unless you have selected our Paihia shuttle, meet at:

Top Trail Base- 39 Rankin Street, Kaikohe

Please arrive between 9.00am and 11.00am, depending on your confirmed itinerary and shuttle time.

We’ll fit your e-bike, provide your trail information and confirm the day’s shuttle arrangements. Please tell us whether you’ll return your bike to our base overnight or keep it securely with you between riding days.

Your booking confirmation will include the applicable shuttle times and meeting points.

Staying in Paihia?

A complimentary 8.30am shuttle from the Paihia Maritime Building is available on the day you cycle east. We’ll transfer you to our Kaikohe base and return you to Paihia after your eastbound ride.

The Paihia shuttle is available for the eastbound riding day only and is subject to a minimum of two passengers.

On your westbound day, you’ll need to make your own way to our Kaikohe base. After cycling west, our standard shuttle will return you and your bike to Kaikohe.

Choose Paihia shuttle on the eastbound day when booking. Advance booking is essential.

Eastbound Ride: Kaikohe to Kawakawa or Ōpua

Cycle east from Kaikohe through farmland, native bush and historic railway corridors towards Kawakawa and the Bay of Islands.

Your finishing point and shuttle time will depend on whether the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Cycle–Train Connection is operating on your riding date.

When the Train Is Operating

Cycle approximately 3km beyond Kawakawa to Taumārere Station.

Allow plenty of time and aim to leave Kawakawa by 2.50pm, arriving at Taumārere Station by 3.15pm.

Load your bike onto the train and enjoy a scenic journey alongside the Waikare Estuary to Whangae Station. From there, continue cycling to Ōpua.

The train must be booked separately and spaces are limited. Check the timetable and book the Cycle–Train Connection

If you need help with your train booking, please contact the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway directly.

Ōpua Shuttle

Pick-up time: 4.15pm

Meeting point: Ōpua Marina carpark, 26 Baffin Street, Ōpua

Please ensure the mobile number supplied with your booking is switched on and available for calls or text messages.

If the train is delayed, our shuttle team will monitor the situation and wait where practicable.

When the Train Is Not Operating

Your scheduled shuttle will depart at:

Pick-up time: 3.00pm

Meeting point: Te Hononga Centre carpark, Kawakawa

If time allows, you may continue approximately 3km from Kawakawa to Taumārere before returning to Kawakawa for your shuttle.

Westbound Ride: Kaikohe to Māngungu

Cycle approximately 42km west from Kaikohe through Ōkaihau and the Utakura Valley, finishing beside the Hokianga Harbour at Māngungu Mission.

Māngungu Shuttle

Pick-up time: 3.00pm

Meeting point: Māngungu Mission, just beyond Horeke - We’ll collect you and your bike and return you to our Kaikohe base. Māngungu has beautiful harbour views and a grassy area where you can relax while waiting for the shuttle.