Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Lake Ngaroto
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 6
Gnarl Factor: 10
6.0km
42m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 6
Gnarl Factor: 10
6.0km
42m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Lakeside
Open farmlands
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +1.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -1.2%
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1:00
Slow
0:45
Moderate
0:30
Fast
At the very end of the road, just pass the last building there is a small entry on the left hand side. Follow this well groomed path around the lake. There are some sections of boardwalk and a few bridges. There are also km markers as you go around. The track exits at the first car park. With a couple hundred meters along the road to return to the start.
Natural wetland
There are two sets of car parks and both with toilets near by.
30 km
30 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
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Generally good.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Pack your own
During May and June duck hunters may use the track to access maimais.
Walton Street Coffee & Creative
Walton St, Te Awamutu
http://www.waltonstreet.co.nz/
This place is a little bit different.
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Nice flat scenic trail. Loved the boardwalk and trails. Can do as many loops as you want. Dog friendly to take furry friends.
October 12, 2020
RA
Great flat loop to train on. Some wetlands flood a little in winter at become stagnant. The track otherwise is fine
June 3, 2018
A great after work run...do as many loops as you like. The boardwalk over the boggy part is a bit bouncy as it 'floats' and seems to lean to one side. As mentioned in previous review, it can sometimes be a bit smelly! Mostly fairly exposed but some nice bits of shade in the bush too. Easy underfoot.
February 6, 2018
An excellent flat run, and is especially gorgeous in the early morning by the lake. Its technically easy, with well formed trail and a few boardwalks, and can be looped a few times if you're after a few more kms. Sometimes the nearby farms and stagnant pools of water can smell a bit but there is lots of good work being done to regenerate the plant life and get's better every year.
February 6, 2018
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