Lake Okareka WalkwayBeginner
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Native bushLakesideOpen farmlands
Beginner
0:45 (Slow)
0:35 (Moderate)
0:20 (Fast)
-4.6%
+2.5%
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Description
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.
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Features of interest
Amazing variety of birdlife, great lake views.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 0%
Technical Single Track: 0%
Moderate Single Track: 0%
Easy Single Track: 100%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 0%
Gravel Road: 0%
Sealed Road: 0%
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Access
Head from Rotorua towards Blue Lake, turn right at the signs for Lake Okareka... follow that road right into Okareka town and almost through until you see Acacia Road (and a sign to the walkway). Head down there until you reach the carpark
Parking for several vehicles off the road
12 km
17 minutes
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Staying Safe
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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