Mountain bikers on forest switchbacks in the Kawakawa section of the Great Lake Trails

North IslandWaikato

Great Lake Trails · K2K

Forest singletrack and lakeside riding via Kawakawa Bay on Lake Taupō.

19.5 kmKawakawa–Kinloch route · One way
Orakau to Kinloch, Lake Taupō

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The trail

Orakau to Kinloch, Lake Taupō

From Orakau carpark, the K2K route descends towards Kawakawa Bay, then climbs over a headland before reaching Kinloch. This listing covers K2K rather than the entire Great Lake Trails network.

Before you go

  • Arrange transport between the trailheads for a one-way ride.
  • Expect climbing and intermediate singletrack; carry water and supplies.

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Trail access

Orakau car park

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