by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, heritage, things to do, top 10 things to do, walks
New Chums Beach Walk (Wainuiototo) The walk to this 1-km-long beach is approximately 25 min one way from the northwest end of Whangapoua Beach, with 10-15 min walking over rocks and 10-15 min on a lovely bush track. Halfway down the track there is a pa site you can...
by info centre | Oct 15, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, things to do, walks
Tuateawa Walk This bush walk descends from Waihirere Dr, through pōhutukawa and nikau trees, to a rocky beach. Enjoy superb scenery, amazing sea views and a tunnel under a private road. track category: Easy track length: 2.2-km return walking time: 1-hr return track...
by info centre | Oct 15, 2020 | bush walks, heritage walks, things to do, walks
Matamataharakeke Walking Track This mostly shaded track is part of the original Waikawau to Kennedy Bay route used by goldminers and loggers. It goes up the main ridge past a series of lookouts with views over bush-covered hills, coastline and islands. track...
by info centre | Oct 15, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, heritage, things to do, walks
Muriwai Walk This stunning coastal walk leaves the Muriwai Hilltop Carpark and follows a farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa and down to the beach. track category: Easy track length: 6-km return walking time: 2-hr return track start location: see map...
by info centre | Oct 15, 2020 | beach walks, bush walks, heritage, heritage walks, things to do, walks
Fantail Bay and Paritu Granite Wharf This tramping track climbs from the campground to bush line with a great view of the gulf (no access across range). En route to Fantail Bay you will pass the historic Paritu Granite Wharf , built in 1918. track category: Advanced...
by info centre | Oct 13, 2020 | beach walks, bush walks, heritage, heritage walks, things to do, walks
Colville Cemetery and Maori Fish Trap This walk takes you to the historic Colville Cemetery, then past a wetland, and finally to view an old Maori fish trap track category: Easiest track length: 10-km return walking time: 2.5-hr return track start location: see map...
