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The best running trails in Southland

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Running in Southland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Southland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 7, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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6. Frazers Beach loop from Manapouri

7.32km

00:47

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10. Spirit Lake – Boulder Reach Lookout loop from Manapouri

7.80km

00:58

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Southland

1. Bird Sanctuary – Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau

2. Suqian Friendship Garden loop from Windsor

3. Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau

4. Key Summit – View of Lake Marian loop from Glenorchy

5. Māori Beach – Magnetic Beach loop from Oban

6. Frazers Beach loop from Manapouri

7. Avenue of Old Trees loop from Gladstone

8. Porpoise Bay Beach loop from Owaka

9. Hatch’s Hill Lookout loop from Clifton

10. Spirit Lake – Boulder Reach Lookout loop from Manapouri

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