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Tararua Range

Tararua Range

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The best running trails in the Tararua Range

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Running in the Tararua Range 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 the Tararua Range—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 26, 2025

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1. Waikanae Oxbow loop from Waikanae

8.04km

00:55

30m

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

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2. Pukeahurangi / Jumbo – Mount Holdsworth loop from Lansdowne

22.5km

03:53

1,360m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pākuratahi River – Summit engine shed loop from Birchville

24.0km

02:35

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Chrystalls Lagoon loop from Ōtaki

7.51km

00:46

20m

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

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5. Te Apiti Lookout – Tom's Lookout loop from Ashhurst

8.87km

01:13

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Tom's Lookout – Te Apiti Lookout loop from Ashhurst

8.87km

01:13

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Turitea Pa Lookout loop from Kelvin Grove

19.7km

02:02

80m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rocky Lookout loop from Lansdowne

11.4km

01:42

510m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Running loop from Summerhill

8.46km

00:57

100m

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

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10. Kapakapanui – Ngatiawa loop from Reikorangi

12.8km

02:26

960m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Tararua Range

1. Waikanae Oxbow loop from Waikanae

2. Pukeahurangi / Jumbo – Mount Holdsworth loop from Lansdowne

3. Pākuratahi River – Summit engine shed loop from Birchville

4. Chrystalls Lagoon loop from Ōtaki

5. Te Apiti Lookout – Tom's Lookout loop from Ashhurst

6. Tom's Lookout – Te Apiti Lookout loop from Ashhurst

7. Turitea Pa Lookout loop from Kelvin Grove

8. Rocky Lookout loop from Lansdowne

9. Running loop from Summerhill

10. Kapakapanui – Ngatiawa loop from Reikorangi

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