Waikato Region
Walking Events Calendar Waikato Region 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Waikato Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 13 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Waikato Region below and join the walking community at these great events!
August 2026
Walkers are welcome on the hills and muddy trails of Te Miro MTB Park with distances of 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km. An aid station is at the Event Hub and water is available at the 10km and 5km finishes, so walkers should carry hydration..
September 2026
Walkers use 5km, 11.2km or 14.5km routes from Taupahi Reserve Turangi along Tongariro River through native forest and swing bridges on 90% bush trail, good for day walkers.
October 2026
Walk the scenic Hauraki Rail Trail between historic train stations, with distances 9 km and 21.1 km on gentle, mostly flat off road terrain, finishing at Waihi station.
Walkers can choose 50km or 24km on Taupō’s Great Lake Trail, following lake views and native bush from the Taupō event base alongside the running races.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 6 km, 12.3 km or 16.5 km routes starting and finishing inside Hamilton Gardens, through manicured gardens and along the Waikato River. The course is 100% paved, generally flat and easy for first timers though longer routes ha..
Walkers can choose 12km or 24km from White Star Station Colville on ridgelines, native bush and coastal views; water at 3km 6km 9km, Cookie Run near 5.5km, cupless refills.
Walkers can choose 13 km or 8 km routes through Karangahake Gorge on flat riverside trails with swing bridges, tunnels, mining relics, climbs and native bush.
Walkers can choose 12km or 6km; the course starts on Victoria Street at Garden Place and follows river paths, crosses bridges and goes through Hamilton Gardens.
Walkers have 21 km and 12 km trail options at Poronui in the secluded Taharua Valley near Taupo, across Kaimanawa foothills, with luxury finish amenities.
March 2027
Walk options are 5 km, 14 km, 22 km or 34 km, on off road trails starting on the beachfront by Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club with hydration stations and toilets.