Port Jackson Bike Shuttle
Shuttle departs Colville at 9am
Drop off Port Jackson Campground
Explore the Northern Coromandel at your leisure
Scenic Cycle of up to 44kms on a quiet gravel road back to Colville
Bring Your Own Bike or Hire Ours
Please phone 027 33 77996 or email to book this service.
Such a great way to the explore the northern tip of Coromandel Peninsula and some of the best coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer.
Join the bike shuttle from our base in Colville. Either Bring Your Own Bike or Hire One of Ours! Electric or standard, the choice is yours.
With dropoff at Port Jackson campground you can explore at your leisure. Take a picnic, enjoy a swim, or perhaps bike to the tip of the Peninsula and savour the views from the Lookout point.
Under your steam and when you are ready, head back from Port Jackson and join the gravel coast road beside the beautiful Hauraki Gulf. Totalling 30kms this piece of coastline is receiving rave reviews. Under the shadows of Mt Moehau and the towering pohutukawa trees the scene is set for a stunning ride back to Colville.
This is a great ride for ebikers as the distance is well within the average battery range of many bike brands. There are just a couple of steeper hills along the way with the added bonus of amazing views from the summit.
The ride is on a quiet backcountry road and suits riders with average levels of fitness and intermediate riding ability.
Explore to the tip of the Northern Coromandel midway between Port Jackson and Fletcher Bay.
BYO Bike - $75 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike transport and directions. Minimum of two applies.
Hire Electric Touring Bike - $155 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike hire and transport plus helmet, directions, pannier and hi vis vest. Minimum of two applies.
Hire Electric Stepthru - $155 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike hire and transport plus helmet, directions and hi vis vest. Minimum of two applies.
Hire Standard MTB - $145 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike hire and transport plus helmet, directions and hi vis vest. Minimum of two applies.
eBike Battery Life:
The battery on your ebike will have enough capacity to cope with a journey of 55 to 65 kilometres under normal conditions.
Bookings:-
Please contact us by either email to info@hikeandbike.co.nz or please call 027 33 77 996 for availability.
About those pohutukawa:-
Ancient pohutukawa trees line the thin ribbon of road, some up to one thousand years old. You can only ponder what they will have experienced on this piece of coastline from early Maori to vehicles and bikes powered by batteries!
Local tip: The trees flower anytime from October through to December. Many are covered in brilliant red flowers over this period an experience that enhances an already awesome ride.
The Magnificent Hauraki Gulf
Covering 4,000 km2, home to over 50 islands, seabirds, fish and whales, the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana, is the gift that keeps giving.
With views from on high to biking just a few short metres away from the sea, you never know what you will see around the next corner.
The Granite Wharf
Approximately 10kms from Port Jackson is the historic granite stone wharf. A great place to stop for a break and share an important part of NZ’s history. Millions of tons of granite were moved from the Coromandel in the early 1900s for building purposes in many NZ locations as well as overseas. PS: the book is available to purchase locally.
Otautu Bay
Approximately 23kms from Port Jackson is the lovely sheltered spot of Otautu Bay. Just off to the right as you reach the Bay is the road to the old wharf. Super scenic and definitely worth the time to venture off the beaten track. Towards the end of the beach is a safe swimming spot, a nice way to end your ride with less than 6 kms till you reach Colville.
Departs:-
76 Wharf Road, Colville. Thirty minutes north of Coromandel Town on a tarsealed road. 9 am (checkin 10 mins prior). Bookings are absolutely essential. Please do not risk the drive up to our base for a space on the shuttle without a booking.
Please Bring:-
Your togs and towel, water, lunch, a warm layer and jacket. Don’t forget your camera and helmet if you have one. Lunches are available from Hereford N a Pickle Cafe, Colville.
Biking Distances & Elevations:-
Port Jackson to Fletcher Bay 14kms return.
Port Jackson to Colville 30kms one way.
Elevations approx 550 metres of climbing up to just under 200 metres.
Availability:-
We are not a seven day business. Our shuttles run Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On occasion we have availability outside of these days, please contact us to check.
Return to Colville Time:-
Estimated time of return is at your discretion. However as a guide, by taking in all the sights along the way, enjoying a swim perhaps, we would expect to see you back by mid to late afternoon.
Confidence and Fitness:-
This is a gravel road ride, albeit quiet but road riding confidence and the ability to ride a bike is a must. Average fitness required for you to enjoy your day.
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