Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Wainuiomata Recreation Area
Submitted by Joe Benbow
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 19 ?
5.9km
200m
200m
220m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Joe Benbow
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 19 ?
5.9km
200m
200m
220m
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Riverside
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +10.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -9.7%
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1.00:00
Slow
0.35:00
Moderate
0.25
Fast
From the car park, cross the road and head along the gravel path down past the swimming hole and across the bridge, turning left on the other side on Gums Loop track.
At the next intersection, bear right into Nikau Track and follow this upstream about 800m to the benches at the end. Retrace your steps back to the intersection, and keep right on Gums Loop. After another 800m, take the right turn up Tana Umaga Track. This is steep and can be slippery in places.
After another 1k, you'll come to a T-junction joining Sledge Track. Turn right here again and follow the trail down through the bush and emerging onto a grassy track. When you reach the fork, head left up the gravel path and across the boardwalk then you'll come to the remains of Mackay Cottage (which houses a picnic table if you need a breather).
From here, follow the path downhill to the right, head over the swingbridge, then turn left and follow the path that runs alongside Reservoir Road for the last km back to the car park.
NB: Due to kiwi in the area, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and are not permitted at all on the Lower Dam walk above the swingbridge junction (not part of the route)
Plenty of safe parking in a well-used area. If taking public transport, buses stop on Hine Road, and you can cut through Richard Prouse Park.
12 km
17 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Very patchy.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Map
You're close to streams throughout this run, but you shouldn't need to use them for such a short one
The steeper parts (Tana Umaga and Sledge tracks) can be quite slippery in places
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What a delightful little run to stretch out your legs. Done in the pouring rain, but still perfectly doable, long stretches are gravelled and grippy.
March 24, 2022
Nice run - very wet when I ran it....and the trail held up pretty well - only slippery in small patches. Great small route through a wide variety of foliage and terrain.
December 7, 2021
Great little trail, and worth the drive out to Wainui. Thanks Joe!
November 30, 2020
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