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Trail route

Lake Ngāroto Loop — Te Awamutu

5.8 km
Distance
0 m
Elevation
Easy
Difficulty
Loop
Shape
0 m
Descent
38 m
High point

Elevation profile

0 km34 m to 38 m5.8 km

How long it takes

Easy pace (7:00/km)
41 min
Steady pace (6:00/km)
35 min
Quick pace (5:00/km)
29 min

An estimate: the pace on flat ground, plus a little extra time for every metre you climb. Work out your own pace with the pace calculator.

The run

A flat 5.8 km loop round Lake Ngāroto, the largest of the Waikato peat lakes, between Te Awamutu and Pirongia and about 25 minutes from Hamilton. The walkway circles the lake on boardwalk, grass and gravel, through wetland and farmland, with water birds all round and Mt Pirongia on the skyline.

Good to know

Park at the car park on Bank Road. Dogs are allowed on a lead. Parts of the track are grass and can be soft after rain.

  • Parking: Free
  • Dogs: On-leash
  • Best time: Early AM

FAQs

Where does the Lake Ngāroto Loop — Te Awamutu start?

The route starts at Lake Ngāroto car park, Bank Road.

How long is the Lake Ngāroto Loop — Te Awamutu?

5.8 km (loop).

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