Starting from Scorch-O-Rama Cafe in Karaka Bay at 8:30am, we'll loop the coast road, through Miramar and out to Moa Point, before looping back to the beginning. and Meet at Huia at 8:00am to car share.
Starting from the Lady Norwood Rose Garden at 8:30am, climb up through Wadestown and along the Northern Walkway and through Kelburn for lovely city views. Meet at Huia at 8am to car share. Coffee and cake in the Picnic Cafe afterwards.
Meet at 8:00am at Huia to car share, with run starting at 8:45am. This main loop is a challenging 22km loop, mostly on bush track and gravel roads. After a steady climb up the Karapoti Gorge, we visit Three Skulls Road, Craig Flat and the Birchville Dam.
A 'Big Away Run'. Join Hutt Valley Runners for a weekend away cracking in to this self-supported (up to) 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!
We'll be staying in the fabulous Southstar Evergreen lodge in Lynmore, which is less than one Def Leppard song away from the Blue Lake. Including all travel, accommodation and food, it's great value, costing just $400 per person:
- 2 nights accommodation at Southstar Evergreen lodge
- Return minibus travel
- Full catered whilst in Rotorua: Dinner (x2), breakfast (x2) and lunch (x1)
- Entry in to the Blue Lake 24hr Challenge is free
Itinerary
Friday
09:00 Depart Lower Hutt
15:30 Arrive in Rotorua
18:00 Dinner at Southstar Evergreen lodge
Saturday
06:30 Breakfast
07:30 Whiteboard and go...
18:00 Dinner at Southstar Evergreen lodge
Sunday
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Depart Rotorua
15:30 Arrive home
Meet at Huia Pool at 8:00am to car share. Run from Ngaio at 8:30am to Johnsonville and up and along the Skyline ridge track. Spectacular views to the coast on both sides. 10.2km, 15.9km or 20.9km options.