Last Updated: 14th Feb 2025
Rangatira Ramble
Last Updated: 14th Feb 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
5.4km
100m
100m
390m
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Last Updated: 14th Feb 2025
Last Updated: 14th Feb 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
5.4km
100m
100m
390m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Lakeside
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +3.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -3.9%
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This is a lovely little track along the shores of Lake Taupo, perhaps less frequented than the more popular Huka Falls and Great Lake trails.
The route starts at the last car park (nearest to Rangatira Point), though it would be just as easy to start at the other car parks at Te Kumi Bay or Te Karaka point. Follow the trail into the bush, turn left at the junction, then follow the trail past Rangatira Point to the end at Te Kumi Bay, then return the same way, this time continuing on to Whakamoenga Point.
On the way, you'll come to a private road but follow this and you'll soon see where the track continues. At the point, there are some flat volcanic rocks on the shore - a great spot for swimming or fishing. Look out for the cave on the way too!
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Plenty of parking on the side of the road.
10 km
11 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
This one's dead easy. If you take a wrong turn you'll either end up back on Acacia Bay Road or in the lake....
Generally good.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone
None
Nothing particular
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ED
Lovely trail. Single track, mainly flat and in the shade! A few walkers, dogs and near by kayak/boat occupants. The track heading west of trail head probably had the better lake/swim acess if you're that way inclined.
March 11, 2024
DC
Really enjoyed the trail. Plenty of spots with gorgeous views on a beautiful day
April 17, 2022
PG
Lovely little trail along the side of the lake. Nice bush coverage and enough tree roots to keep things interesting without being technical.
October 15, 2021
Great trail thanks Joe! Lovely and shady on a hot day, plenty of places for Gus to drink and nice swimming beaches too.
December 30, 2020
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