The part of the Karapiro section of the Waikato River Trails that was closed on Monday 13 August because of dropouts will remain closed this weekend (18-19 August 2012). The first closure was ...

Bike trails on the Waikato River led Elisabeth Easther to bush, bridges and a five-star boudoir When we felt like a weekend that combined pedal power, paddle power and a spot of tree-hugging ...

The lodge looks like something out of a fairy tale, with manicured gardens and suites, overlooking New Zealand's longest river.

So, bring the bikes and spend a few hours pedalling alongside its banks on the Waikato River Trails before detouring inland for a dip in silky-smooth geothermally heated pools, kayaking fern ...

Support our newsrooms by making a contribution. Livestock killings and serious vandalism has forced a section of the popular Waikato River Trails to be permanently closed. It comes after several ...