Great Lake Trail Luxury Packages

Experience the scenic and remote Great Lake Trail then relax in luxury at the end of the day, letting us take care of everything for you.  Whakaipo Lodge is just a short ride from Whakaipo Bay, at the eastern end of the Great Lake Trail's W2K section.

This 87km mountain bike ride has stunning landscapes, native bush & birdlife and fabulous lake & waterfall views, not to mention some of the best riding in NZ. The trail can be completed in 2-3 days and riding is fast and dry on well-formed pumice trails. 

'Taste' of the Great Lake Trail Package (2 nights' accommodation/1 day riding)

• Two nights' accommodation in one of our luxuriously appointed suites
• Welcome afternoon tea/espresso coffee
• Daily gourmet breakfast and pre-dinner glass of wine or local craft beer & canapés 
• One day Personal Location Beacon hire
• One shuttle for 2 people from Kinloch (boat base) to Waihaha Bridge road end to ride Waihaha/Waihora sections.
• Boat transfer from Kotukutuku Landing at Waihora Bay back to Kinloch Marina. 
• Free Wi-Fi

The 'Epic' Great Lake Trail Package (2 nights' accommodation/2 days' riding)

Ride Waihaha/Waihora AND Orakau/K2K/W2K/Headland sections of the Great Lake Trail. Package price is $1,180 for 2 persons. 

Inclusions:

• Two nights' accommodation in one of our luxuriously appointed suites
• Welcome afternoon tea/espresso coffee
• Daily gourmet breakfast and pre-dinner glass of wine or local craft beer & canapés
• Two days' Personal Locator Beacon hire
• One shuttle for 2 people from Kinloch (boat base) to Waihaha Bridge road end to ride Waihaha/Waihora sections. Boat transfer from Kotukutuku Landing at Waihora Bay back to Kinloch Marina. 
• One shuttle for 2 people to Orakau car park on Whangamata Road to ride Orakau-K2K-W2K (Headland Loop optional) back to Whakaipo Lodge.
• Free Wi-Fi

Special rate for additional nights on either of these packages is $325 per night. Rates valid for stays until 30 September 2022. Please contact us for rates after this date.

We can provide hire bikes: hard-tail or full suspension mountain bikes or e-bikes. These options are available for an additional fee.
For more information on the Great Lake Trail, including a great map, check out our very own Adventure Shuttles.

To book please use the booking link on this page and book two consecutive nights in one of our suites and state in the special requirements that you would like to book the Great Lake Trail Luxury Package (Taste or Epic) and we will amend the rates accordingly and re-confirm.