Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Whitireia Circuit
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 6
Gnarl Factor: 15
6.5km
70m
70m
65m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 6
Gnarl Factor: 15
6.5km
70m
70m
65m
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Urban fringe
Loop
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Beach
Coastal
Open tussock/grasslands
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +5.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.2%
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1:00
Slow
0:45
Moderate
0:30
Fast
Description for clockwise circuit (can be run easily either way).
Starting from the gate at the end of Onepoto Rd, head north along the coast. After about 500m you cross a small foot bridge. Take the left-hand path and head upstream. The path follows a gradual climb up the gully, until you reach a saddle and head down a short, steep section to the beach. Turn right at the carpark and follow the path back around the coast. The track along the coast changes between sections of well formed, surfaced track, and areas of unformed track. You can also run along the short beaches at low tide. Follow the track back to the footbridge and back to the carpark.
Plenty of parking spaces available.
3 km
5 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Perfect throughout.
Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Windproof jacket, First aid kit, Cellphone.
Public toilets at Onepoto Road end.
This track is in Wellington - expect bad weather! The track may be muddy and slippery in parts.
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Love this run, such beautiful views and just one climb makes it a great little loop. Pick a calm day as the wind around there can be intense! Oh and make sure you jump down off the track and run along the beach....it would be rude not to ;)
August 7, 2021
That was really nice. Cruisy little loop and I did a bit of extra exploring out at the far end , trotting up to the Po in the carpark up the hill is a great vantage point for Mana Island. Cheers!
October 8, 2020
SM
Did it in some brutal wind, with my doggo ... its a good easy short trail, was a good "easy day" run for me!
September 23, 2020
BC
46m for me. I stopped to enjoy the views from the top. The tide was high, and my shoes stayed dry. Will do again. A little mud after rain the nights before. Road shoes were fine.
May 31, 2020
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