Gear rental & equipment hire
We have everything you need to enjoy your adventures on the water or the trails.
Our gear and equipment hire includes bikes and e-bike available at our original Horahora Rd base, or from our base in Cambridge at the Town Hall. Also kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), and a range of accessories to turn your kayak adventure into a fishing trip or make your bike ride more comfortable for you - and the little ones.
Get in touch with us to book your spot info@riversideadventures.co.nz
Bike Hire
1/2 day | $39 |
Full day | $59 |
Additional days | $39 per day |
Available from our Horahora Rd base or our base in Cambridge at the Town Hall.
**Bike hires by pre-booking only.
Includes:
Merida Big Nine - XS - XL
10 speed
Helmet, Drink holders, First aid kit, tube and puncture repair kit
Other items also available:
Gel seat pads
Backpacks
Bike locks
Child seat, trailer & Wee-hoo tag-along (each item $25 per half day)
*Minimum age 8yrs
E-bike Hire
2 hours - (Cambridge Town Hall only). | $60 | |
1/2 day | $80 | |
Full day (8 hours) | $120 |
Available from our Horahora Rd base or our base in Cambridge at the Town Hall.
**Bike hires by pre-booking only.
Includes:
We have a range of Merida, Kalkhoff, Moustache and Sinch mid-drive bikes with Bosch and Shimano motors
Helmet, First aid kit, Tube and puncture repair kit, pre-hire safety induction
Other items also available:
Bike lock
Carrier rack
Multi-day hires
Panniers $10 per day
*Minimum age 10yrs
E-Trike
Thanks to the Tamahere Lions we have this awesome e-trike available free of charge. It's available for anyone to use, disabled or with any mobility issues. If you need a pilot, please get in touch with us and we can put you in touch with someone.
** Please note the e-trike is currently unavailable.
Email us at info@riversideadventures.co.nz and we’ll be in touch once it’s ready to use.
Kayak Hire
Single | Double | |
3 hours | $49 | $79 |
Full day | $79 | $109 |
Back rest | $10 | $20 |
Includes:
Sit-on top kayaks designed for stability and safety
Paddles, Wetshoes, Personal Floatation Device (lifejacket)
Pre-hire safety briefing & paddling tips
Splash pants available on request
Dry bags available on request
SUP Hire
1 hour | $30 |
2 hours | $45 |
1/2 day | $55 |
Full day | $80 |
Includes:
Personal Floatation Device (lifejacket)
Paddle
Pre-hire safety briefing & paddling tips
Dry bags and wetshoes available on request
PLB Hire
2 days - $20
3 days - $30
7 days - $40
Add to your multi day packages for peace of mind. A lot of the trails have areas of no reception and can be a long distance from help if needed. A PLB is recommended on the Waikato River Trail and the Timber Trail
HOURS
HORAHORA ROAD SUMMER
(Bike/Kayak hire & Shuttle)
26 September 2026 to 27 April 2027
Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
HORAHORA ROAD WINTER
(Bike/Kayak hire & Shuttle)
Bookings recommended.
20 April 2026 to 25 September 2026: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
CAMBRIDGE TOWN HALL
(Bike hire & Shuttle)
Mon - Fri:
Bike hires by pre- booking only.
Sat - Sun:
Bike hires open 9am - 5pm, walk in welcome.
CLOSED
12pm on 24th December to 1pm 26th December
25 April 2026 - ANZAC
Horahora Rd & Cambridge town Hall open 10am.
GET IN TOUCH
Riverside Adventures Waikato
Ph: 0800 287 448
Text: 0277 287 448
International: +64277 287 448
