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05 Mar 09 |
More Katikati walks: There are other walking opportunities in and around Katikati. These are detailed in a brochure available from the Visitor Information Centre in the Library and Service Centre in Katikati's main street. Uretara Stream Walkway Walking Time: 45 minutes one way This popular walks starts
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Off Hot Springs Road, south of Katikati. Walking Time 20 minutes one way A magnificent kauri tree - one of the largest in the Bay of Plenty - awaits you on this walk. The kauri is known as Tuahu, named after its location on an old Maori route that was
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Off Kaiate Falls Road. Walking Time: 60 minutes return In a pretty, bush-filled ravine where the Kaiate Stream drops over ignimbrite bluffs, a series of cascades and waterfalls combine to create the magic which is Te Rerekawau Falls. They are sign-posted from Welcome Bay Road as “Kaiate Falls”. Drive up
Western bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Te Puna Quarry Park is being developed by a dedicated band of volunteers from a disused quarry into a world class park. This old scar on the hillside has already become a place of special beauty. From the upper levels there is a spectacular panoramic view out over the
www.quarrypark.org.nz
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Off State Highway 29, on the left about 4 kilometres on the Waikato side of the Kaimai summit. Walking Time: 75 minutes one way Three majestic kauri trees in a mature native forest setting, and a pristine stream with safe swimming holes, are the main drawcards
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: 7 kilometres from Te Puke, off No 4 Road. Walking Time: 60 minutes return This trail takes you down to the picturesque Raparapahoe Stream, running through a narrow, densely-bushed gorge. The descent from the road and the climb back up are very steep in places, so only
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: 20 minutes north of Tauranga, on Leyland Road (off Whakamarama Road). Walking Times: Short Loop 20 minutes return Long Loop 60 minutes return This reserve - one of the oldest in our District - has been a popular bush walk and picnic spot for almost 80 years. Native bush,
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park This park is a unique mix of pa sites, native forest and farmland. The summit offers outstanding panoramic views of the Bay of Plenty coastline. To the west is Mauao (Mount Maunganui) and Te Awanui (Tauranga Harbour), to the south-east is
Tauranga City Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: In the Papamoa Hills. Walking Times: Te Puke Quarry Road to Manoeka Road 4 hours one way Manoeka Road to Reservoir 15 minutes one way This reserve, located in the Papamoa hills, is largely lowland forest dominated by tawa and rewarewa. There are two walks -
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Off Omanawa Road (via State Highway 29). Walking Time: 30 minutes return This walk takes you to the edge of the spectacular Omanawa Falls. Drive up Omanawa Road for 11 kilometres and you will see the start of the track sign-posted on the left. It follows an old
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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05 Mar 09 |
McLaren Falls Park Walkways are only a small part of the magic of this place. Stay overnight, see the glow worms and capture the spirit of this captivating environment. Open: 7.30am Close: Winter 5.30pm / Summer 7.30pm McLaren Falls consists of 170 hectares of lakeland park set among farm land
Tauranga City Council
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Off Kauri Point Road, 5 minutes drive north of Katikati. Walking Time: 80 minutes return Three features in particular attract people to this reserve: the magnificent specimens of pohutukawa which line the shore; a long, wooden jetty that extends 200 metres out into the harbour (highly popular for
Western Bay of Plenty Council
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