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05 Mar 09 |
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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05 Mar 09 |
Tanners Point Where: Off Tanners Point Road, 7 minutes drive north of Katikati. Walking Time: 30 minutes return A most enjoyable outing, this short walk leads you through a picturesque harbourside reserve. The setting, plus picnic tables and toilets, makes it ideal for quiet family outings. Start your
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05 Mar 09 |
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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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
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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
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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,
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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
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05 Mar 09 |
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 via Hartford Ave
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05 Mar 09 |
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 beachfront
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05 Mar 09 |
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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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 -
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05 Mar 09 |
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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