Lake RotopounamuBeginner
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Native bushBeachLakeside
Beginner
0:50 (Slow)
0:40 (Moderate)
0:30 (Fast)
-7.5%
+7.0%
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Description
Very straightforward, Run starts off with just under 1km straight up a steady incline for about 100m vert gain. Just before the top is a trail split, you can go either way, however I went the way indicated on the sign (to the right for an anti-clockwise loop). Then just follow the trail. the only side trails are a few to the left to the lakeshore, feel free to explore any of these, you cannot get lost. When I first did this trail many moons ago it was a lot more technical, however it is now pretty much a 'tourist trail' now. Still a nice way to stretch the legs.
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Features of interest
Lots of birdlife.... including heaps of Pururu, native robin, various waterfowl. Nice wee lake.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 0%
Technical Single Track: 0%
Moderate Single Track: 10%
Easy Single Track: 90%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 0%
Gravel Road: 0%
Sealed Road: 0%
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Access
On State Highway 47 between Turangi and Whakapapa. 12km from Turangi centre. From Turangi end turn off SH1 at the southern end of town heading towards Tokaanu and then a couple of kms down that road turn left onto Te Ponanga Saddle Rd and from there it is just over 8km to the trail.
There is a good size carpark over the road from the entrance to the trail
11 km
9 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Non-existent.
Windproof jacket, Gloves, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
A whole lake full... not sure how safe.
Supposedly the lake can get so full that the beach section of the run becomes unpassable... however I was there after several days of rain and lake was still quite low.
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Post run indulgence
Skotel
Behind the Chateau in Whakapapa Village
https://www.skotel.co.nz/
Excellent food, lovely bar with a warm fire after winter running and splendid hosts! -
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