The route from Park Island to Bayview via the hills, is a good way to not only test your fitness, it also gives you an opportunity to test out your gear changing and getting the best out of your e bike’s power levels. There are several hills and one hilltop with wonderful views out to sea. And then there are the amazing downhills if you are a speed hound. The roads are usually quiet but you may come across the odd logging truck. Be sure to keep over to the left.
Coffee Stop: Berry Tasty or Snapper Café. Estimated Ride distance 40-50 kms.

Starting from BlueWater Stadium carpark. Park Island. Clyde Jeffrey Drive, off Prebensen Drive.

Hill Route – Puketittri Rd – Seafield Rd – Hill Rd – Bayview.

Return along the Coastal Pathway – Ahuriri – Thames – Prebensen- Park Island.

Estimated Ride distance 40-50 kms.

Additional Hazards: Hill Ride – Country roads, steep climbs and descents.

Route & notes by Charlie Davey Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay

One hill done, more to go

View from the top. Hawke’s Bay

View from the way down – Hawke’s Bay

Coastal Pathway heading south

Coastal Pathway heading south