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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
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05 Mar 09 |
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 the
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Ainsworth Road, off State Highway 2 just north of Te Puna. Walking Time: 15 minutes return If you like your walks short and sweet, you’ll love this one! Near the entrance to the reserve there are two picnic tables where you can sit and watch waterfowl at
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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
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05 Mar 09 |
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 “caught by
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05 Mar 09 |
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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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
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: Loop Road, off State Highway 2 just north of Te Puna. Walking Time: Up to 45 minutes return This reserve is on land that was gifted to the QE II National Trust in 1987 by Keith and Takiko I’Anson. Over the years it has been turned from
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05 Mar 09 |
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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05 Mar 09 |
Bethlehem Wetlands The Bethlehem wetland is a restoration project that has created a natural environment for native animals and plant life. WALKING TIME 30 minutes return to starting point at Beaumaris Boulevard playground Accessed from Beaumaris Boulevard this development has been based around preserving existing natural
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05 Mar 09 |
Where: At the end of Wright Road, south of Katikati. Walking Times: Nature Trail Loop- 15 minutes return Short Loop - 60 minutes return Long Loop - Approximately 2.5 hours Aongatete River - 30 minutes one way Several outstanding walks start and end at the Aongatete Outdoor Education Lodge in
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