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Two hikers with their backpacks walking the Kawakawa Bay to Kinloch trail are the focus with an out of focus background of lush native bush with the sunshine filtering through the canopy.

Great Lake Trails

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Great Lake Trails. Choose to ride or hike either the Kawakawa Bay to Kinloch (K2K) section or the Whakaipo Bay to Kinloch (W2K) on an unforgettable adventure. Start with a scenic boat trip around either one of the stunning headlands of Whangamata Bay. To the right is the 8.1km KBay trail and to the left the 13.1km Whakaipo Bay trail. Whichever you choose, prepare for an ride or hike back to Kinloch, surrounded by the tranquility of and sparkling waters!

K2K 

Heading out from the Kinloch marina we round the headland at the western side of the bay then past the Kawakawa cliffs where you might catch a glimpse of climbers hanging high above. Then into the beach to begin your ride.

W2K 

Leaving Kinloch we head down the bay and out and around the spectacular Whanamata headland, past amazing rock formations and into the beautiful Wakaipo bay arriving at the beginning of the trail. 

        

P.s if you have time and the weather is right, make sure you do the headland loop. The views are spectacular.

        

A Todd Eyre photo of Pukawa Bay. Two ladies are enjoying their hike and laughing with each other
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