Port Jackson Bike Shuttle
Explore the Northern Coromandel at your leisure.
Such a great way to the explore the northern tip of Coromandel Peninsula, home to the Coromandel Coastal Walkway and some of the best coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer.
Join the 9.15 a.m. 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 at 10.30a.m., the rest of the day is yours to explore. Take a picnic, enjoy a swim, before biking the optional 14 km return journey into Fletcher Bay along the knarly cliff top road with views to Great Barrier Island.
Fletcher Bay is home to the one and only Coromandel Coastal Walkway. If you are keen for a hike then venture into the Shepherd’s Hut, the location of some of the best views of Sugarloaf, the Pinnacles and Beyond. This is a great out-and-back short walk of 4kms, well worth the effort.
Under your steam and when you are ready, head back to Port Jackson and join the gravel coast road beside the beautiful Hauraki Gulf. Totalling another 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 the tip of the Northern Coromandel from Port Jackson to Fletcher Bay. A short trek of seven kilometres each way but oh so scenic and well worth it while you are there.
Coastal Walkway Short Walk
Coastal Walkway Short Walk
Totally optional but well worth the effort. The views from here are fab!. Either lock the bike in Fletcher Bay and hike the out-and-back or ride in over the farm tracks. Hike as much or as little as you like.
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.
BYO Bike - $75 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike transport and directions. Minimum of four required from 6 May to 30 September, outside of this period a one person minimum applies (subject to availability).
Hire Electric Mtb - $145 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike hire and transport plus helmet, directions, pannier and hi vis vest. Minimum of two applies from 6 May to 30 September, outside this period a one person minimum applies (subject to availability).
Bookings:-
Please contact us by either email to info@hikeandbike.co.nz or please call 027 33 77 996 for availability.
Hire Electric Stepthru - $145 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike hire and transport plus helmet, directions and hi vis vest. Minimum of two applies from 6 May to 30 September, outside this period a one person minimum applies (subject to availability).
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.
Hire Standard MTB - $100 pp
Price includes shuttle, bike hire and transport plus helmet, directions and hi vis vest. Minimum of four pax required from 6 May to 30 September, outside this period a one person minimum applies (subject to availability).
Departs:-
76 Wharf Road, Colville. Thirty minutes north of Coromandel Town on a tarsealed road. Meet at 9am, departs 9.15 a.m. Bookings essential. Please phone/email to book.
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 32kms one way.
Elevations approx 550 metres of climbing up to just under 200 metres.
Free Safe Parking:-
Your care is safely stashed away for the day in our off road, private location.
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 4-6 pm.
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.