Projects

Otaketake Loop Final Stages January 2020.

2020-01-07T09:30:26+13:00

With the completion of the section from Kinloch to Kawakawa Rd Bike Taupo track crew are developing an off road track beside the road. There was no off road option through the cutting on Whangamata Rd so a concrete path has been laid on the road verge.

The new Otaketake track is the right hand section of track between the arrows.

Concrete path through the cutting.

New sections beside the road.

An on-road section of the GLT!

2019-11-21T11:37:26+13:00

As we get toward completing the Otaketake loop there is a neccesary on-road piece through the cutting on Whangamata Road, between Kawakawa Road and the Orakau shelter car park. Photo shows the site ready for concreting.

Last leg of the new Otaketake Loop.

2019-11-05T07:53:32+13:00

The new Otaketake loop is getting close to completion! As at November 3rd, the gap between the two tracks is about 500 meters in a direct line which will mean around another 600 meters of track to be constructed.

Western end of Otaketake extension - 16/08/19

2019-08-16T08:43:09+12:00

The digger has arrived at the western end of the new Otaketake extension. The crew will build the trail to join the completed section on the Kinloch end. Rock on lads!

Extension crew shifting to Kawakawa Road end

2019-08-05T17:02:26+12:00

July 5th - The Otaketake Extension has reached around halfway from the Kinloch end, so it is time to move the construction team to the Kawakawa Rd end. There are a few inconvenient rocks to be removed first so expect some action on the western end in a week or so. The picture will answer your technical questions.

Construction underway on western end of the new Otaktake Trail

2019-08-02T09:17:48+12:00

Work has started at the Whangamata Road end of the Otaketake extension. As well as the track building there is planting taking place and some meaningful engagement with the locals. He/she is one of the original greenies.

Otaketake 22nd July

2019-07-22T12:40:57+12:00

The Otaketake extension is now a total of 5.6 km from Kinloch Store and we have a new bridge to cross!

Almost 4km at Otaketake.

2019-06-29T17:30:13+12:00

The new Otaketake trail now extends almost 4km from the intersection of the K2K track. Photos show the inspection crew at the trailhead Saturday 29th June. Lots of ticks on their clipboards!

Otaketake June 19th

2019-06-19T08:38:09+12:00

Latest shots from the Otaketake build from our intrepid early morning reporter. Apparently you have to be really really early to be up there first!

Otaketake June 6th 2019

2019-06-06T14:48:00+12:00

The trail today extends 3.2 km from the K2K track and is looking gorgeous!.

Otakatake Construction 24th May 2019

2019-05-27T10:26:57+12:00

Trail has passed the 2km mark and includes a switchback up to a rocky outcrop with great views to the south and east over Kinloch back to Tauhara.

Mac keeping Jack on task.

April 2019 - Construction Commences.

2019-05-27T09:20:51+12:00

The new Otaketake trail is underway turning right, north away from the lake about 2.5 km from Kinloch on the Kawakawa Bay trail. The trail will exit on to Kawakawa Road, a short distance from the Orakau carpark on Whangamata Rd.

Entry point