Te Kauri Park Loop, Waikato, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Te Kauri Park Loop

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Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026

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Grunt Factor: 13 ?

Gnarl Factor: 50 ?

5.4km

Length of run

395m

Total Ascent

394m

Total Descent

218m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

With permit

Native bush

Run Makeup

30%

40%

30%

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +11.90%

Average Downhill Gradient: -11.50%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:30

Slow

1:05

Moderate

0:45

Fast

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Guide

This loop starts on the Medium Gorge Route and turns into the Deversons Track once you cross the stream.

Find the start of the track behind the Lodge. It begins by descending swiftly and crosses through some muddy technical sections for 800m before popping out onto the ridge. Once on the ridge there is a couple of kms of excellent trail running track. It's a little overgrown but underfoot it's clear.

Once you start to steeply descend again you will reach the halfway point and cross over a small stream. The climb back to the top is a bit of a lung buster and steep, and the second half is a little more technical with some rock scrambling but once you see the farm on your left it gets a little easier.

You will finish behind the lodge again. Walk past the toilets and back down the steps.

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Transport and parking:

Park on the grass verge in front of the Lodge on the side of the road. Don't park in the driveway.

Distance from Kawhia:

18 km

Driving time from Kawhia:

16 minutes

Dog friendly:

With Permit

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

While the track is well marked, it's not used as much as other tracks, so there is more debris than a well worn track. Keep your eye on the orange markers.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Water on the route is not reliable

Seasonality Issues:

Prepare for mud after rain or in winter.

Use your judgement:

The information provided is a guide only. Conditions, access and hazards can change, so use your own judgement and check current local information before heading out. Make sure the route or location is suitable for your experience, fitness and equipment, and check any access restrictions or permissions that may apply.

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Trail Reviews

Lynette McGaughran

Trail description is accurate. Really enjoyed running the ridgeline, but the rest of the track is very overgrown, technical and steep in places. While it was a fun adventure there wasn't much running involved!
Turns out the track is actually closed due to a slip and has been since April 2023! There was evidence that the track is still in use though, and a path above the slip is well established.

Lynette McGaughran

September 28, 2024