Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Hawea Gladstone Jaunt
Submitted by Zeinab Chegini
Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
6.8km
180m
180m
Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Submitted by Zeinab Chegini
Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
6.8km
180m
180m
Front country - easily accessible
Point to Point (one way)
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Lakeside
Open farmlands
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.1%
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1:00
Slow
0:40
Moderate
0:30
Fast
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.
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.
13 km
30 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
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.
Generally good.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
There are no water stations along this track.
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.
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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