Orakau Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
9.4m
Elevation
224m
-69m
Rating
Description
From the Whangamata Road carpark, the trail follows the Orakau Stream and Harakeke (flax) wetland through regenerating native bush down to Kawakawa Bay on the edge of Lake Taupō. The trail is generally downhill and offers views across the lake to the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. Remember, as with the other Great Lake Trails, this track is two way.This trail makes up part of the Great Lake Cycle Trails (along with the K2K and W2K trails).The Great Lake Trails are maintained by Bike Taupō with local support and National Cycleways funding. Please take a few minutes and take this survey to help us procure continuing funding support.https://survey.getsmartglobal.com/survey/?question=52925
Weather
Details
Condition
Ideal
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
1.7% avg, -19.7% max
Altitude range
366m to 521m
Region
Great Lake TrailsLast updated
26 Mar 2026
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