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 15, 2020 | cycling, family, kauri trees, things to do, walks, water activities
The Famous 309 Road The 309 Road is a gravel road that takes you on a journey through dense bushland with lots of surprise stops to make along the road. The Waterworks is your first stop along the way. Lots of fun and interaction at this great theme park. Make sure...
by info centre | Oct 13, 2020 | beach walks, things to do, walks
Colville Foreshore Walk Walk north from Colville Store, on the same side of the road, before crossing the road to access the foreshore. This walk passes by farmland, wetlands, the school, and the former site of a marae. track category: Easiest track length: 3-km...
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...
