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Orakau Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

9.4m

Elevation

224m
-69m

Rating

4.2 (7)

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

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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