by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, things to do, walks
Otama Beach This lovely, sandy beach has the bonus of sand dunes, some nice rocks to explore on the west end near low tide, and an estuary on the east end. track category: Easy track length: 5-km return walking time: 2-hr return track start location: see map below km...
by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, things to do, walks
Matarangi Beach Loop This combines a long, sandy beach walk with a walk through tall kanuka and pine trees and/or estuary, depending on the tide. track category: Easy track length: 11-km loop walking time: 2.5-hr return track start location: see map below km from...
by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, things to do, walks
Matarangi Bluff Walk/Rings Beach Loop This area has three access spots: two from near Rings Beach and one from Matarangi. There are tracks with regenerating native bush, a wetland, and great views overlooking Matarangi. track category: Easy track length: from 5- to...
by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, heritage, heritage walks, things to do, walks
Opera Point Historic Reserve Southeast of Whangapoua Beach, this 1-hr return bush and beach walk includes a walk to a pa site, an old tramway line, and a window rock. track category: Easy track length: up to 2km walking time: from 1-1.5 hrs track start location: see...
by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, heritage, things to do, top 10 things to do, walks
Wainuiototo or New Chums Beach Walk 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...
