The destination for this loop is to the well-known Patangata Tavern. The route from Waipawa is along quiet, undulating country roads. The scenery is gorgeous, especially at this time of year (early spring). The glimpses of the Tukituki River are magic. Make sure that your battery is fully charged to cope with the uphills and any head-winds. Est. Distance: 41kms

Route: Waipawa – Victoria St-Bibby St- Left on to Johnson St – Right onto Tamumu St –
Left on to Ireland St – Left to Homewood Rd – Right on to Racecourse Rd –
Straight ahead to Elsthorpe Rd – Right on to Middle Rd – Left to the Patangata
Pub.
Return – River Rd – Right to Pourerere Rd – Right to Tod Rd – left on to
Elsthorpe / Racecourse Rd – left to Homewood Rd – Right on to Ireland Rd – Right
on to Tamumu Rd – Left on to Johnson St – Right on to Bibby St – Victoria St –
Waipawa.

Start Point: Waipawa Car Park (behind the shops)

Est. Distance: 41kms

Additional Hazards: Country roads – ascents and descents. Country traffic.

Cafe: Patangata Pub (great food, coffee not so great)

Route & notes by Charlie Davey Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay

Snow on the top of the distant ranges

Quiet country roads

Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay

View of the Tukituki River

View of the Tukituki River

On the bridge over the Tukituki River

From the bridge over the Tukituki River

A battery of ebikes outside the destination.

View from the bridge