Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Invercargill to Awarua
Submitted by Corey Woodward
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
10.7km
40m
40m
25m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Corey Woodward
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
10.7km
40m
40m
25m
Urban fringe
Point to Point (one way)
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Coastal
Riverside
Open farmlands
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +0.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -1.5%
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1:20
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:40
Fast
This trail forms part of the Te Araroa Walkway and both a walking and bike trail, well formed gravel path that winds alongside the New River Estuary on the outskirts of Invercargill and heads towards Bluff. I recommend making it a return trip (half marathon), but if you have someone who can drop you off or pick you up then the 10.7k is a nice one-way off road training option.
Parking is available at the Stead Street Wharf location.
2 km
4 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Well sign posted for the Te Araroa Walkway,
Generally good.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
No water availability, carry your own
None known
Possibility of surface flooding in a couple of areas during heavy rain. Potentially track could be closed during flood events as this is a low lying trail near waterways. It is protected by flood banks in places.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Dis a slight variation of it last Friday (29/1) prior to starting the weekend on-call, starting from Kew Hospital, running out to the Awarua end and adding a wee loop around the estuary to make it 22k finishing back at the hospital. Good training if you want to do a bit of fartleg or speed work into a howling headwind.
January 31, 2021
Flat and easy running, good for working on running rhythm and pace consistency. Close to town but quite isolated particularly after the first 3km. I went out and back and it was pretty exposed running in a moderate westerly. Felt a bit on the nose coming home!
June 28, 2020
For an almost completely flat run, this is quite pretty (on a nice day!)Note to self (and anyone interested!) Don't do this run on a windy day - the head wind was crap.For an easy trail so close to town I was really surprised how quiet it was.
April 30, 2019
Nice to stretch out on a bit of Te Araroa. I spared a thought for the SOBO walkers as they approach Bluff wandering past the poo ponds on their last day of walking NZ. At least they are off the road! Pleasant trail and nice views south
November 7, 2018
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