Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Suspension Bridge Track
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 36 ?
4.3km
150m
150m
250m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 36 ?
4.3km
150m
150m
250m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Gravel Road
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.3%
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This run can be anywhere from 4km to 20+km depending on which loops you want to tack on to it. If you just do the Suspension Bridge Loop, it's about 4km. If you add in Wairoa Loop Track (leaves from the same parking lot), that is another 6.2km. If you peel off the Suspension Bridge Track, you can jump on the Wairao-Cossey Track and head all the way over to the Cossey-Massey Loop, which is an 8.3km loop - but I'm not sure the distance between the two loops as I did not have time to go over - maybe someone else can add this information please?
A few cheeky peeks of nice views through openings in the bush.
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There is a carpark down a little hill on the Wairoa Reservoir Access Road (off Moumoukai Road).
8 km
8 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Each intersection is very well labeled, just know which trails you want to go on before you set off!
Patchy.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Did not see any drinking water.
The main loop track is well maintained, but the Wairoa Cossey Track gets really muddy in the winter/rain.
Parts of the track can be closed due to pest control at various times throughout the year, best to check the Auckland Regional Parks website. Dogs are not allowed during lambing season.
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Done the track again (delayed review), this time with mr7 in tow. Still love this track and even more so seeing mr7 love it too. We counted the stairs along the way to hold the attention. Nice entry track for a mini mild thing.
February 16, 2021
My first run for about 5 weeks, so something not too long. :) Lovely run, awesome views (made better by the stunning weather today).
A large amount of stairs in both directions, and when going clockwise an easy downhill gravel road finish which makes the previous undulating trail seem a distant memory. :-)
Car parking is plentiful, at least in the early spring and early-ish in the morning. Wonder how busy it gets in summer.
October 3, 2020
Lovely little track. The part on the map that goes straight up to Cossey at the top is closed so I added more onto this mission to match the distance/elevation (finished on 4.4km) within the open part of the track. I remember the raised platform with steep stairs that you can go onto (2 years ago) is no longer there either. Will be back for sure. Also don't forget to do it a second time when you do the Wairoa Suspension trail that is also listed and max your leader board points for the day!
October 29, 2019
TF
Track has changed somewhat due to no access to Wairoa Cosseys Track for Kauri Dieback reasons. Loop is still 4km of goodness if you start at the Otau car park.
October 27, 2019
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
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