Last Updated: 18th Feb 2024

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Ōrākei Basin Loop

Auckland, Auckland

Submitted by Rachel Kleynhans

Last Updated: 18th Feb 2024

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Grunt Factor: 3 ?

Gnarl Factor: 12 ?

3.3km

70m

70m

  

  

  

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Type of Run

Urban

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Plantation/exotic forest

Lakeside

Volcanic

Run Makeup

10%
90%

Sealed Road

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +4.0%

Average Downhill Gradient: -4.0%

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Estimated Times to Run

0:30

Slow

0:20

Moderate

0:15

Fast

Ōrākei Basin is a picturesque lagoon located in a volcanic crater, known for its watersports. This run takes you around the edge of the basin using the boardwalk and the bridge across the Purewa arm of the basin.

It offers the chance to see local plant life, as well as views across the city. Ōrākei Basin loop is a fun 3km loop, with bush, steps, bridges, and paved pathways - a great inner city track. At the top of the steps, cross the road and continue on with the track at the marked signposts.

Bridges, Volcanic Crater, Bush, Pathways.

Park at the Ōrākei Basin Reserve and follow the path around the loop.

7 km

15 minutes

Yes

No

Easy.

At the top of the steps, cross the road, and continue to follow signposts to complete the loop.

Perfect throughout.

First aid kit, Cellphone

The water-sports club has a tap outside.

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Jason Darrow

has completed Ōrākei Basin Loop twice in the last year.

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