Description

A nice loop near the water and close to downtown. Not all on trails but connects a good section of boardwalks/parks and loops around Hobson Bay. A decent route & a prime-time location. Option to add an additional 3km with a loop around Orakei Basin on the lower east corner by taking the bike path south-east along the causeway from the Orakei Railway Station, turning right, and following the park trails around the edge of the basin, until one returns to the Railway Station.

General comment in regards to navigation, at the start, after crossing the pedestrian bridge over Tamaki Dr, take the second road on the left (Awetea Rd.) down to the end to catch the trail. (or try every road if you want some hill repeats!) After that, mostly just stay as close to the water as you can, and look for park trails & boardwalks. The only timing consideration for this track is the first very short section of beach between Awetea Rd and Logan Terrace, should be run at med-low tide. This can be detoured by taking Waitoa St up the hill, one block left and down Logan Terrace to re-join the trail one block on, above the high tide mark.

Features of interest

Boardwalks and water's edge

Make Up of Run

Easy Single Track: 50%

Sealed Road: 50%

Route Data