Walkways

The Tutukaka Coast offers walkers and coastal scenery lovers of all fitness levels and ages an extensive range of spectacular and world-class short to long walks. The panoramic scenery is breathtaking, the beaches pristine and often secluded and the native New Zealand bush superb. Whether you have 5 minutes or several hours available there is a walkway for you on the Tutukaka Coast.

Whangaumu Bay – Ngunguru Estuary Walkway

Whangaumu-Bay-Walk

Walking Time: 40 minutes each way - easy beach walking plus lookout Important: choose 2 hours each side of low tide for each direction of your walk. Access: Walkway can be … More info...

Tane Moana Walkway (Giant Kauri)

Tane-Moana-giant-kauri-tree

Walking Time: 2 hours one way or 4 hours return via the walking track Important: Good shoes recommended, this walk may take longer for some people, transport can be arranged at … More info...

Tutukaka Headland: Lighthouse Walkway

Lighthouse Walkway

Walking Time: to the Lighthouse 1 hour return Important: choose an hour either side of low tide for this walk (weather permitting), good shoes recommended. Access/Carparking: … More info...

Matapouri to Whale Bay Walkway

Matapouri-Bay

Ringer Ave Carpark at Matapouri Bay (left off Morrison Ave) to Whale Bay beach. Walking Time: 45 minutes round trip (also allow time to enjoy the beaches, have a picnic or a … More info...

Whale Bay Walkway

Whale-Bay

Whale Bay Carpark (top of the hill on Matapouri Rd after Matapouri Bay) to Whale Bay beach. Walking Time: 30 minutes round trip (also allow time to enjoy the beach, have a … More info...

Te Araroa – The Long Pathway

Look for the Te Araroa signage on this 7km, 2.5 hour walk.

Down the coastline, through the forest, across farmland, over volcanoes and mountain passes, along river valleys, and on green pathways across seven cities. New Zealand’s longest … More info...

Rauhomaumau Bay to William Parata Walkway

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Walking Time: 30 minutes oneway. Access: Steep grassy track and pebby beach walking. Good shoes and a good level of fitness are recommended. Carparking: Road parking on … More info...

Tutukaka Estates Short Walk & Lookout

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Walking Time: 5 minutes oneway to the lookout with an optional additional 6 minute circular bush walk at the top. Access: Includes a steep walk up a concrete path and a well … More info...

Ngunguru Mangrove Walkway

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Ngunguru Library to Munroe Place. This walkway was developed by the local community with the elderly and physically challenged in mind, The pleasant stroll includes paths through … More info...

Whangarei Falls

Whangarei-Falls-waterfall

At the edge of Whangarei (off the road to Tutukaka) is a park containing the dramatic Whangarei Falls. You can view these viewing platforms above, walk down to the bottom to see … More info...

Waro Limestone Reserve

Features interesting limestone formations, 40 million years old. Picnic tables and toilet. Lake in flooded old mine workings. … More info...