The best running trails in Southland
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Last updated: September 25, 2025
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1. Bird Sanctuary – Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau
10.7km
01:16
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
47
runners
2. Suqian Friendship Garden loop from Windsor
5.44km
00:34
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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45
runners
3. Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau
4.63km
00:33
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
5.0
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40
runners
4. Key Summit – View of Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy
8.17km
01:14
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
38
runners
5. Māori Beach – Magnetic Beach loop from Oban
38.0km
04:48
860m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
26
runners
6. Frazers Beach loop from Manapouri
7.32km
00:47
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
24
runners
7. Avenue of Old Trees loop from Gladstone
8.64km
00:54
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
20
runners
8. Porpoise Bay Beach loop from Owaka
11.0km
01:19
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
21
runners
9. Hatch’s Hill Lookout loop from Clifton
9.30km
00:59
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
21
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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