Start with a clockwise lap of the track, out the gate, left and around the back of the deer park and up on to the stop bank.
Right at Colombo bridge, follow footpath, right and down to the riverside lime trail.
Follow the trail up-river until the new Waipoua foot/cycle bridge.
Cross, turn right and back along the trail until you reach the Swing Bridge
Turn left, then left again, through the gate and on to the track to complete the lap