Taitua Arboretum Loop — Hamilton

Elevation profile

How long it takes

Easy pace (7:00/km)

16 min

Steady pace (6:00/km)

14 min

Quick pace (5:00/km)

12 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 2.2 km loop through Taitua Arboretum on Hamilton's western edge: 22 hectares of trees, ponds and lawns linked by paths. It is gently rolling, soft underfoot and quiet, a good place for easy laps. For a longer run, the path from Tills Lookout on Melva Street reaches the arboretum in about 30 minutes on foot.

Good to know

The arboretum is free and opens at 8am every day, with plenty of parking on site. Dogs must be on a lead at all times. The paths can be wet and soft in winter.

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