Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Hawea Gladstone Jaunt

Lake Hawea, Otago

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 9

Gnarl Factor: 17

6.8km

Length of run

180m

Total Ascent

180m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Point to Point (one way)

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Lakeside

Open farmlands

Run Makeup

100%

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +8.6%

Average Downhill Gradient: -8.1%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:20

Slow

0:50

Moderate

0:35

Fast

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Guide

Start from the toilets at Johns Creek and follow the gravel track to the west (Gladstone Track). Lake Hawea should be on your right side throughout the way.

The track follows open farmland and small patches of native bush along the lakeside. You will cross a few roads during the last two kilometres which are trafficked so watch out for any vehicles.

At around the 6km mark you will reach Scott's Beach which also has toilet facilities. The track ends at Hawea Dam.

From here you can either follow the highway to the left and continue on to the Hawea River Track, turn around and return to Johns Creek, or walk a few hundred metres to Hawea Store and Kitchen for a feed.

The track runs beside Lake Hawea and provides good views of the lake.

Transport and parking:

The start of the track is about a 10 minute drive from lake Hawea. The last 500m of the road is gravel. You can park at Johns Creek.

Distance from Lake Hawea:

13 km

Driving time from Lake Hawea:

30 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

The track is clearly marked and well maintained. Make sure the lake is on your right and it will be almost impossible to go off-route.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.

Availability of Water:

There are no water stations along this track.

Seasonality Issues:

Being next to the lake and on farmland, the track can be exposed to the wind and sun. Make sure you take the elements into account before you head off.

Hazards:

There are some steep crumbling cliffs midway through the track which are fenced off and have with hazard signs on them. Be careful to stay well away from these especially when visibility is poor.

Hawea Store and Kitchen
33 Capell Avenue, Lake Hāwea
https://www.haweastoreandkitchen.nz/
Good fish and chips, huge portions

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