Valley Tours & Transfers

26/04/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴

Got an idea that could boost local business, bring people together, or add vibrancy to life in Hauraki? This is your chance to make it happen.

⏳ Applications close 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟰 𝗽𝗺 – don’t miss out.

Check your eligibility and get your application in today:
👉 https://www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/community/grants-funding/community-development-grant

Have an idea? Back it. Apply now.

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

UPDATE: Goldfields Railway - PASSENGER SERVICE SUSPENDED
DATE: 22 May 2026
ISSUE: 🚂 Goldfields Railway will be temporarily suspending passenger services from the 20 April until further notice. They look forward to resuming operations and we’ll share further updates as they come to hand. Please note the Waikino Station Café remains open for trail users to enjoy. 🚴‍♀️ 💚
https://www.waihirail.co.nz/

16/02/2026

Have you noticed a change around here?! 👀
Let us know what you think of the new look!

28/12/2025

Holiday mode activated!
Bike hire: sorted. Stress: no where to be seen. Core memories: absolutely.

Come ride the Hauraki Rail Trail these summer holidays.

www.haurakibikehire.co.nz

21/12/2025

Sorry about the late notice.

TRAIL STATUS UPDATE: Section D - PART CLOSURE south of Paeroa College to Ryall Road
DATE: 22 December 2025
ISSUE: We apologise to trail users for the short notice. We have closed Section D south of Paeroa College to Cadman Road for concreting works. The trail should be open again tomorrow afternoon. Please keep an eye here and on the website for updates. https://www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz/page/93660-trail-status

04/12/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲.
He’ll be cruising down the main street, looping through Corbett Street, along King Street and finishing in the Domain.

𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
Roads along the parade route (marked in red on the map) will be closed from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀
Detour routes are marked in green on the map, including Station Road, Thames Road, Arney Street, Willoughby Street and Victoria Street.

𝗣𝗮𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗮'𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘄𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲
TODAY! 5th December
6pm
Town Centre

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻
As soon as the parade finishes, join us in the Domain for family activities and celebrations:
• Bob the Magic Man
• Food vendors
• Sausage sizzle
• Face painting
• Bouncy castles
• Prizegiving for parade entries

Bring the whānau, find a good viewing spot early, and stay afterwards to support the entrants at prizegiving.

03/12/2025

Hauraki Bike Hire on Wharf St in Paeroa hires all kinds of bikes including mountain bikes, electric bikes, step-through, and kid's bikes.

02/12/2025

"𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 – 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳"
Another pair of socks? No thanks.
This year, give a gift that comes with fresh air, laughter, and maybe a bit of splashy adventure. 🎉

🎟️ Riverside Adventures vouchers available for:

- Kayak & eBike hire
- Guided tours (yes, even glowworms!)
- Full packages for couples, families, or friend groups

Grab one online or pop into the Velodrome and see the team at Explore Waikato Visitor Hub to grab a pressy with a difference.

02/12/2025

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