Botanic Gardens Trail - Auckland
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Botanic Gardens Trail, Auckland
The event takes place at Auckland Botanic Gardens and Totara Regional Park on 26 September 2026. There are three course options that start in the gardens and move out into native bush in Totara Park, with mid and long routes exploring additional pockets of old growth native forest before rejoining the short route in a Nikau forest section.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10.8 km
- 14.5 km
Track surfaces are a mix of well formed gravel, paved footpath and grass, with the route composition given as 55% gravel, 25% paved footpath and 20% grass. Elevation gain is listed for each course: short course 53 m, mid course 141 m and long course 227 m.
The course description notes clearly marked routes and interactive course maps for each distance. The route passes through a variety of planted garden areas and native forest pockets, offering a mix of formal paths and more natural trail sections. The event information describes the course as suitable for entry level trail walkers and runners as well as more experienced participants who want varied scenery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
