Last Updated: 24th Aug 2024

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Wairoa Suspension Loop

Hunua, Auckland

Submitted by Gareth Davies

Last Updated: 24th Aug 2024

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Grunt Factor: 13 ?

Gnarl Factor: 21 ?

8.0km

400m

400m

345m

  

  

  

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Trail Map

Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Run Makeup

100%

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +11.1%

Average Downhill Gradient: -12.1%

Trailhead

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Estimated Times to Run

1:30

Slow

1:00

Moderate

0:50

Fast

This is an easy to get to and enjoyable track, easy to follow with only a few junctions which are well marked. Run it either direction or double/ triple it up.. Not a terribly exciting track but it's a good training run that's close to Papakura and relatively safe. Also there is a toilet at the bottom of the dam, go down the road when you get out of Wairoa loop before you head up the road to the top of the dam.

Run over the Wairoa Dam, View of Upper Mangatawhiri Reservoir

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Plenty of parking

8 km

8 minutes

Yes

No

Easy.

Patchy.

Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

No drinkable water

Pretty good year round

Current (Dec 2018) washout on Wairoa loop, still open and crossable but take extra care

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Troy Field

has completed Wairoa Suspension Loop 22 times in the last year.

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Trail Reviews

I ran this loop (clockwise) before starting the Challenge + Ernie's Loop and then some. A great trail, well maintained with lots of stairs. Nice views at points along the trail. I definitely recommend this loop especially if you like or have to train stairs 😆

Kevin Allen

July 27

Elevation, bush, well sign-posted, beautiful views. What more could I ask for. Except for poor phone reception and ended up running it in reverse. Lovely run out back in NZ after 2 months in UK

Jon Culley

April 10, 2022

Love me some single track, especially if it is under canopy! This trail is awesome, coupled with some fantastic views of the reservoir and dam. The track is very well maintained.

Kirsten Fryer

April 2, 2022

Gorgeous track, well maintained, and stunning view from the bench seat 400m prior to the Lookout turnoff - when running the loop anticlockwise.

Brendon Pascoe

January 12, 2020

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