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Embark on an easy going journey along AJ’s Circuit, a 30km ride across a mix of sealed and gravel roads. This is a leisurely addition to the Ruakuri Bush walk that takes you through the enchanting landscapes of the Waitomo area. The adventure begins at Waitomo Ebikes base, inviting you to savour the atmosphere that lies ahead.

Heading off from our base you’ll enjoy the anticipation as you navigate a bush track, an introduction to the mix of trails that you’ll ride on AJ’s Circuit. At the end of the bush track you’ll come into the Waitomo Caves carpark, watch out for cars coming to and from the carpark as you power your ebike up a short steep section to the main road. Pause at the top to check for traffic before you cross this busy section of the road and then follow it around to your right where you’ll come to a round-about where you turn left into Tumutumu Road.

Meander into the unknown as you encounter a gentle ascent that leads to a plateau, the heart of your adventure. A signpost invites you to the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, offering a choice: continue on the relaxed ride of AJ’s Circuit or explore the charming Ruakuri Bush Walk. The decision is yours, but the latter promises an experience well worth the effort. If you do chose the walk, you can lock your bike up against the shelter to your left upon entering the walking track.

For those opting to skip the bush walk, the journey unfolds as Tumutumu Road transforms into a gravel-clad ascent. With the freedom to chose your power level and gears, a steady climb provides panoramic views of a deep valley, farmland and native forest. You’ll reach the pinnacle for a leisurely undulating ride where the road changes its name to Boddies Road. As the road flattens out and if the weather is clear, look to your right where you’ll get views of Mt Ruapehu and a glimpse of Mt Ngauruhoe and maybe even Mt Tongariro. These are the volcanoes that make up the Central North Island Volcanic Plateau.

Continuing on your journey you’ll pass by two tourism operations, Kiwi Cave Rafting and Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours. You may want to return another time to indulge in these activities and experience the diversity of tourism ventures the Waitomo region has to offer. Not long after passing these operators you’ll soon be switching back to a sealed road. Once on the seal it’s all downhill to the intersection of Boddies and Oparure Road where you turn left.

A word of caution here, although the speed limit is 50km and there are signs that a school lies ahead, heavy truck and trailer units use this road. Please stay as far to the left as possible, thankfully you’re only on this stretch of road for 1km. Along the way you will pass Te Wharekura o Maniapoto, a total immersion Māori language school. Not much further past the school you will see a sign post for the turn left into Fullerton Road where you’ll be back to the peace of a quiet country road.

Riding along Fullerton Road you’ll encounter some steady ascents that afford views off to your right of farmland and forest. Reaching the peak of the road it’s then a mostly downhill glide back to Waitomo Caves Village. You turn left towards the village at the end of Fullerton Road.

Summing up AJ’s Circuit please allow 2-4 hours to soak in the entirety of this journey especially if you include the Ruakuri Bush walk. This ride is a great introduction to the natural wonders of the area tempting you to embrace other rides with Waitomo Ebikes.