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Complete surveyKawakawa Section (Great Lake Trails)
The Kawakawa Section of the Great Lake Trails is made up of the K2K Trail, Orakau Trail, and Otaketake Trail.
Ride the Kawakawa Section of the Great Lake Trails
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K2K Trail (Great Lake Trails)
Flowing downhill, stunning wetlands, secluded beaches perfect for a mid-way swim and sweeping views of Lake Taupo are just some of the highlights of the K2K Trail, part of the Kawakawa Section of the Great Lake Trails.
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Otaketake Trail (Great Lake Trails)
The newest section of the Great Lake Trails can be ridden by itself (12km) or part of a 36km loop that starts and finishes in Kinloch.
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Orakau Trail (Great Lake Trails)
The Orakau Trail is a nice gradual downhill which takes you through stunning native wetlands before dropping you into the secluded Kawakawa Bay.
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Plan your mountain biking trip to Taupo
Walkers can explore either the K2K or Orakau tracks as an enjoyable half-day trip or link them together for longer day out. Find out everything you need to plan for this track on Plan My Walk