Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Lake Okareka Walkway
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
5.1km
50m
50m
372m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
5.1km
50m
50m
372m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Native bush
Lakeside
Open farmlands
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +2.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.6%
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0:45
Slow
0:35
Moderate
0:20
Fast
This is a mainly flat out and back with no side trails and really no way to go wrong. It is largely flat so perfect for speedwork, but if you haven't been there before, take it slower and check out the myriad birdlife.
Amazing variety of birdlife, great lake views.
Parking for several vehicles off the road
12 km
17 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
No way you can go wrong here... when you reach the end of the formed trail, turn around!
Generally good.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone, Map
A whole lake full
Great in all weather - well made and boardwalk. The occasional puddle or small patch of mud in winter
Nothing of note
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Great short run, did this while visiting from out of town. Not far from Rotorua, easy access, scenic and interesting (took time to stop and read the info boards).
If your looking for another short run to add on nearby, do a lap of the Blue Lake (5k)
June 2, 2022
Great run for the whole family with convenient markers every 250 metres.
May 8, 2022
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