The best running trails in the Bay of Plenty
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2,886
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178
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Last updated: October 26, 2025
282
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1. Two lakes lookout loop from Lake Okareka
6.18km
00:44
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
256
runners
2. Running loop from Lake Okareka
5.96km
00:41
100m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
119
runners
3. Estuary Boardwalk loop from Judea
8.87km
00:55
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
109
runners
4. Two lakes lookout – Tokorangi Pā loop from Fenton Park
30.3km
03:45
730m
730m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
5.0
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100
runners
5. Sulphur Springs – Wooden Bridge loop from Ngāpuna
4.41km
00:28
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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64
runners
6. Pohaturoa loop from Whakarewarewa
10.8km
01:14
200m
200m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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57
runners
7. Sulphur Springs – Wooden Bridge loop from Fenton Park
14.4km
01:31
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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50
runners
8. Sulphur Springs – Wooden Bridge loop from Ohinemutu
43.2km
05:08
850m
850m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
49
runners
9. Pohaturoa – Tokorangi Pā loop from Tihiotonga
15.3km
01:48
380m
380m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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46
runners
10. Pohaturoa loop from Tihiotonga
6.27km
00:42
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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