Whakaipo Bay tracks
WalkWaikatoOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 7 hr
- Distance
- 14 km, 23.5 km
- Biking time
- 2 hr | 3 hr 30 min
- Dogs
- Under control
Getting there
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How to get there, on doc.govt.nzWhakaipo Bay Reserve is located 12 km from Taupo, off Mapara Road.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.68902° S, 175.91805° E
About this place
Walk or ride over the headland between Whakaipo and Whangamata bays and enjoy the lake views and native bush.
The route
Whakaipo Bay to Kinloch (W2K)
Time (one way): 4 hr 30 min walk, 2 hr mountain bike km This section can be started at either end, but is described here from Whakaipo Bay. The track starts at the shelter at the western end of the bay, climbing gently through native forest to the headland between the bays. There are several lookout points on the trail, offering stunning views of Lake Taupō and its surrounds. The trail descends into Whangamata Bay down the side of steep cliffs, and finishes at the beach in Kinloch.
Headland Loop
Time (one way): 3 hr walk, 1 hr 30 min mountain bike 9.5 km This is an additional loop accessed from half way along the W2K track. It's designed for cyclists or suited to fitter walkers. A good way to do this walk is to split the party and have vehicles at either end of the track, or use a shuttle service.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).