Last Updated: 16th Jan 2025
Lake Rotopounamu
Last Updated: 16th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 19 ?
5.9km
160m
160m
766m
Last Updated: 16th Jan 2025
Last Updated: 16th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 19 ?
5.9km
160m
160m
766m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Native bush
Beach
Lakeside
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +7.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -7.5%
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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.
Lots of birdlife.... including heaps of Pururu, native robin, various waterfowl. Nice wee lake.
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There is a good size carpark over the road from the entrance to the trail
11 km
9 minutes
No
No
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.
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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ED
Nice speedy track which hasn't been impacted by Cyclone Gabby at all.
February 26, 2023
PG
Delightful little loop round a lake that feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. Brush up on your knowledge of NZ trees and enjoy the sound of robins and other native birds. Watch out for the kereru!
October 19, 2021
JG
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