Lake Rotoroa Loop — Hamilton Lake

Elevation profile

How long it takes

Easy pace (7:00/km)

25 min

Steady pace (6:00/km)

22 min

Quick pace (5:00/km)

18 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 3.6 km loop round Lake Rotoroa in Hamilton Lake Domain, a few minutes from the city centre. The path stays close to the water the whole way, with a boardwalk section and open parkland, so it is easy to run laps and count them. Busy with walkers and prams at weekends, quiet early in the morning.

Good to know

The main car parks are off Ruakiwi Road and Lake Crescent (Innes Common). There are toilets in the domain and a cafe by the lake. The path is shared, so keep left and watch for small children near the playground.

• Parking: Free
• Toilets
• Dogs: On-leash
• Best time: Anytime