The Hawkes Bay Trail alongside the Tutaekuri River on both sides, to and from Puketapu is a popular route. This ride can be extended to approx. 50 kms, starting from the carpark beside the Boat Ramp Eatery in Ahuriri, and taking in the Water Ride from Watchman Road to Park Island, suburban streets and the Iways. This makes a diverse and satisfying e-bike ride.

Distance 50kms

Cafe: Puketapu Hotel 

Images credit G S Russell

Route:

Long Ride : Car Park Ahuriri – Coastal Pathway to Domain Rd – Watchman Rd to  Airport – Westshore Bridges – Lower Water Ride – Park Island – Westminster Rd – Anderson Park – Greenmeadows – Burness Rd – Meeanee Rd – Taradale Rugby Grounds – Pettigrew Arena – Puketapu via the northern trail..

Return Southern Side of the Puketapu Loop – Guppy Rd – Harold Halt – Eel Pathway – Prebensen Drive – Thames St – Ahuriri. (Est Distance 50kms)

Medium Ride: Park Island – Westminster Rd – Anderson Park – Greenmeadows – Burness Rd – Meeanee Rd – Taradale Rugby Grounds – Pettigrew Arena – Puketapu via the northern trail..

Return Southern Side of the Puketapu Loop – Guppy Rd – Harold Halt – Eel Pathway – Prebensen Drive – Park Island. Est Kms 30 Kms.

Short Ride: Pettigrew Arena Back Car Park – Puketapu Loop. (Est Distance 20 Kms)

Route & notes by Charlie Davey E-bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay