Bay of Plenty Region
Walking Events Calendar Bay of Plenty Region 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Bay of Plenty Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 7 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Bay of Plenty Region below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walk 5km, 10km or 14.5km at McLaren Falls Equestrian Park, Omanawa, on well formed forest trails around Lake McLaren with 80% gravel, 10% road and 10% grassy field.
Walks at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) offer 5.5km, 13.7km and 15.6km routes mostly on well formed track around the lake and into Whakarewarewa forest with some technical single track.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 21.1 km or 8.5 km from Sulphur Point or 5 km on Mount Main Beach, following harbour, boardwalk and hard sand routes, with aid stations and portaloos.
Walkers can choose 18 km on the rugged Nga Tāpuwae o Toi coastal bush track in Whakatāne or a shorter 6 km from Julian's Berry Farm and Cafe, with just under 1000m ascent.
January 2027
Walkers can choose 5km, 10.5km, or 21.1km routes around scenic coastal Mount Maunganui; walkers must keep left of other runners and athletes.
April 2027
Walkers can join 5.5K, 11K or 21K run/walk courses from Blue Lake on trail routes around Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest; 5.5K and 11K have no age limit.