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Welcome Bay This walkway features include open grassed areas and playgrounds with wonderful views from picnic spots. WALKING TIME Allow two hours to explore these areas completely. 40 minutes will enable you to walk from James Cook Drive through Johnson Reserve to Victory St, or complete the smaller
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Waikareao Estuary A unique walkway that meanders through tidal mangroves. All ages and abilities can enjoy the flat winding boardwalks. WALKING TIME Waikareao Estuary complete loop: 2 hours Maxwells Road to Coach Drive: 30 minutes Coach Drive to Waihi Road: 45 minutes Waihi Road to Tauranga Domain: 30 minutes Tauranga Domain
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14 Aug 08 |
Tauranga / Historical Inner City This walkway shows how the history of Tauranga still has a powerful influence over the downtown business district today. WALKING TIME Varies depending on time spent at each site. Allow half a day to take in everything. A variety of points of
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Sulpher Point & Marine Park This walkway will suit people interested in boat watching and water activities. Enjoy spectacular views of the harbour entrance, harbour and Pilot Bay. WALKING TIME Walking time: 20 minutes one way This walk is accessed from the Dive Crescent roundabout by driving onto
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Papamoa Hartford Ave Reserve This walk will suit those people who enjoy strolling through natural beach environments. Two playgrounds are within walking distance from the Papamoa Beach Reserve. WALKING TIME < >Papamoa Domain to Pacific View Road: 40 minutes > < > Pacific View Road to Gravatt Road
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Papamoa / Wairakei Reserve Meander along the coast before turning into Parton Road to enter a serene reserve area that both walkers and cyclists can enjoy. WALKING TIME Papamoa Beach Reserve - Wairakei Reserve: 50 minutes Wairakei Reserve: 25 minutes return The Papamoa Beach Reserve follows the
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14 Aug 08 |
Otumoetai Foreshore This walkway follows the foreshore providing breathtaking views of the inner harbour, Rangiwaea and Matakana Island. A popular picnic and paddling area. WALKING TIME Maxwells Road Reserve to Kulim Park: 15 minutes Kulim Park to Beach Road Reserve: 10 minutes Beach Road Reserve to Fergusson
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Omanu Coastal Walk Stroll along the beach front and enjoy the beautiful coastal views Tauranga has to offer. From Surf Road to Girven Road: Walking Time - 30 minutes The beaches along the Tauranga coastline are some of Tauranga’s most popularwalking spots. Designated walking areas
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Mount Maunganui North Enjoy the sights and scenes of the beach, shopping centre, harbour activity, playgrounds and parks. Moturiki Island: 30 minutes return Hopukiore Summit: 10 minutes Moturiki Island (Leisure Island) is a short stroll from the main Mount Maunganui Beach. Popular for its views of
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14 Aug 08 |
Mauao - Mount Maunganui Stroll around the base or venture higher up and admire the breathtaking views this walkway has to offer. Base track: 45 minutes To summit: 1 hour Mauao is the dominant feature of the Tauranga area rising 232m above sea level. Mauao means
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14 Aug 08 |
Matua Saltmarsh This walkway takes you through a beautiful natural saltmarsh that has permanent protection for its ecological value to Tauranga. WALKING TIME 10 - 15 minutes through the saltmarsh The Matua Saltmarsh walkway from Fergusson Park links to Otumoetai Intermediate School and the neighbouring college through
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Gordon Carmichael Reserve Bethlehem This peaceful reserve features native plantings and is home to a variety birds, making it a pleasant spot for walking or cycling. WALKING TIME 30 minutes return to starting point at Beaumaris Boulevard playground The 60-hectare reserve is being developed into an
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