The best running trails in the Kepler Mountains
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600
runners
11
runs
Last updated: October 7, 2025
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(1)
183
runners
1. Bird Sanctuary – Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau
10.7km
01:16
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
45
runners
2. Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau
4.63km
00:33
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
3. Spirit Lake – Boulder Reach Lookout loop from Manapouri
7.80km
00:58
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
17
runners
4. Bird Sanctuary loop from Te Anau
14.8km
01:34
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
5. Te Kōwhai loop from Te Anau
6.09km
00:38
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
6. Spirit Lake – Yerex Reach loop from Te Anau
31.1km
03:49
290m
290m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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