Tauranga City Council

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 to Maxwells Road: 15 minutes
Faulkner Park: 20 minutes

A unique wilderness close to the city. Boardwalks and tracks wind around the shores and mangrove tidal zones. All ages and abilities can enjoy the flat walk and superb scenery. No powerboating is permitted in the estuary. Cyclists are welcome on the boardwalk but must give way to pedestrians. There are many access and exit points to this walkway with Maxwells Road and Coach Drive providing areas to park your car.

The complete walkway is approximately 9.5km in length.

Faulkner Park

One of the city's earliest families lived here. Access is off Waihi Road. Planted with native and exotic trees it runs between Robins Road and an industrial subdivision. A loop walk combines a citrus grove, herb and alpine gardens and open grass areas.